Legislature Debates Budget Proposals and Biennial Elections
Lawmakers clash over auditor's information and a 50 percent rise in indoor poor expenses. Worcester, Senator Maccabe press for explanations on appropriation bills. Rejection of a biennial election order marks a partisan tilt as new clerk Sleeper handles a lengthy roll call.
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Worcester
Lowell
Hawley
Mellen
Ways and Means
Tom Keenan
Commonwealth
House
Bates
East Boston
Servants of the Commonwealth
Senate
Maccabe
East Boston Statesman
Cook
Milford
Medfield Insane Asylum
Suffolk
Committee On Ways and
Bradford
Hampden
J. H. Mellen
Committee On Constitutional Amendments
McCarthy
Boston
Keenan
Sleeper
McLaughlin
Biennial Elections Hearing Deliberations Continue
The remonstrants opposition to biennial elections faced review as the hearing continued. Judge Elihu Burritt Hayes presided with emphasis on public accountability, while Rep. James Mellen argued frequent elections already reflect citizen sovereignty. Boston figures blamed for supporting biennials were challenged as self-serving. Addressing the committee, speakers warned of elite influence and urged continued debate. The session adjourned with George W. Allen to speak next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elihu Burritt Hayes
Lynn
John I. Baker
Beverly
James Nm. Mellen
Worcester
Boards of Trade
Chambers of Commerce
Corporation Attorneys
Mellen
State House
McCarthy
Boston
M. J. McEttrick
Back Bay
George W. Allen
Local Wringer Makers Offer Repairs and Mail Orders
The American Wringer Co lists products including wringers and spring beds and car pet sweepers. They repair all kinds of wringers and geweepers. Prompt mail orders and telephone service via Tremont 14 are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
City
Tremont 14
RHEUMATISM REMEDY PROMISES CURE WITH GOAT SEEDS
An advertisement claims a bottle cures rheumatism and promotes a remedy from L MEDICINE Co at 86 East 19th Street New York City. It urges readers to request a circular detailing the treatment and benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dias
L Medicine Co
New Ges
It City
Banquet Highlights Episcopal Club Debate and Plans
The Massachusetts Episcopal Club at the Brunswick held its annual banquet with remarks by Rev. Hoffman of New York and others. Officers were elected and by law amendments approved including a one year president term. A fund gift and lectures by Canon A J Mason were approved. Resolutions honored two deceased members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Massachusetts Epscopalian Club
Brunswick
RE. O. Hoffman
D. D
New York
John H. Elliott
Washington
John H. Stiness
Providence
J. Lewis Park
Philadelphia
William Bayard Hale
Middleboro
Mass
Episcopal Church Association Fund
A. J. Mason
Canterbury
Archbishop Cranmer
Buffalo
A.H. Rice
Dean Proctor
St. John’s
Jamaica Plain
Henry M. Lovering
Taunton
Robert Treat Paine
Boston
Charles G. Saunders
Lawrence
William R. Cabot
Brookline
Henry M. Upham
Henry N. Bigelow
Clinton
A. D. Bosson
Chelsea
George T. Dewey
Worcester
Frederick D. Ely
Dedham
Francis C. Foster
Cambridge
Marcus Morton
Newton
Leverett S. Tuckerman
Grant Walker
London
Bi Hp Hore
South Dakota
J. H. Elliott
Church of the Ascension of Washington
Parks
Siiness
Hale
Boston Bank Officers' Association Holds Annual Banquet
About five hundred bankers and staff gathered at the Quincy House for the Boston Bank Officers' Association banquet. George B. Warren presided as head. Rev. Leighton Parks and Edward A. Church spoke on banking's role in national welfare and the dangers of politicians.
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Boston Bank Officers’ Association
Quincy House
George B. Warren
Leighton Parks
William L. Brooks
F. A. Claflin
Edward A. Church
John Reynolds
F. B. Sears
J. T. Eager
J. D. Barrows
State National Bank
Warren
Parks
Statesman
Cleveland
William H. Baldwin
Boston
Waldo W. Cole
Mr. Church
Rev Minot J Savage Honored by Channing Club in Boston
The Channing Club fete for Rev Minot J Savage marks his departure for New York after twenty one years in Boston. Speakers praise his work and influence while Savage, moved, thanks friends and asks support for intellectual freedom as he plans to remain through the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Channing Club
Minot J. Savage
Thorndike
New York
Boston
Savage
Wolcott
Edward Everett Hale
E. A. Horton
A. P. Martin
Nazro
Unitarian Church
Martin
Church of the Unity
Channing
Amherst Alumni Dinner at Parker House Highlights
More than 100 Amherst College Alumni Association members gathered at Parker House for a Bax dinner. They sang old glee club songs praised Amherst athletics and heard remarks by Amherst President Gates and scholars on the college’s influence and Armenian question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst College Alumni Association
Parker House
Whipple
Amherst Quartet
A. J. Staples
New York
F. B. McAllester
Lawrence
C. D. Porter
Danvers
P. J. Gregory
Princeton
Glee Club
Gates
Amherst College
Amherst
Old
New England
Edward A. Grosvenor
Constantinople
England
Russia
Louis Sherry
Henry P. Field
Northampton
Talked Temperance Jubilee Celebrates Temple of Honor
About 150 knights and ladies gathered at the United States Hotel to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Temple of Honor. Walter Babb presided at dinner while Gloucester's mayor spoke of temperance progress and future aims. J N Deer of Cambridge and H H Faxon also addressed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Order
Walter Babb
Gloucester
Ar. Babb
The
J. N. Deer
Cambridge
H. H. Faxon
Ten Year Anniversary of NCOA Second Corps Cadets
A party of twenty five gathered at the American House to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Non-Commissioned Officers' Association of the Second Corps Cadets. Sergeant F. T. Chaseé presided and Sergeant J. C. Brown recorded the events. The guest of honor was Lieutenant-Colonel S. A. Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Corps
F. T. Chaseé
J. C. Brown
8S. A. Johnson
Salter and Ellenora Warner Tie Wedding in Cambridge
A home wedding was held at 31 Weston Avenue Cambridge. Ellenora Warner married Wilbert Salter in a ceremony by Rev. J. E. Warner. Bridesmaid Lizzie McKenzie and best man Emery Morris attended. The couple plans to reside on High Street Brookline after a short tour.
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R. A. Warner
Weston Avenue
Cambridge
Ellenora
Wilbert Salter
J. E. Warner
Lizzie McKenzie
Emery Morris
Board of Aldermen announces standing committees
Chairman Lee disclosed yesterday the standing committees of the Board of Aldermen including Military affairs Dyar Barry all County accounts Hall Allen W F Donovan Electric wires Mahoney Bryant Hall Faneuil Hall Presho W F Donovan Allen Lamps Barry Presho Charles Licenses Bryant W J Donovan Mahoney Markets W F Donovan Dyar Presho Railroads Barry Charles Folsom Streets and sewers the whole board W J Donovan chairman Sub Committees Bridge division Mahoney Hall Dyar Presho W I Donovan
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Lee
Board OF Aldermen
Dyar
Barry
All
Hall
Allen
W. F. Donovan
Mahoney
Bryant
Faneuil Hall
Presho
Charles
W. J. Donovan
Pre
Folsom
Presiio
Hal
Lolsom
Bilard
W. IF. Donovan
Ace
Chares
Public Buildings Department
Treasury Department
Water Department
Darry
Pioneering Johnson Family Liniment Promises Quick Relief
An 16th century styled remedy praised by doctors and surgeons for curing various ailments. Claims rapid inflammation and pain relief with one dose for croup and other conditions. Includes endorsements from E. A. Perrenot of Rockport and lists multiple city divisions and committees related to distribution and oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Johnson
E. A. Perrenot
Rockport
Tex
Dedham Special Town Meeting Votes on Town Offices
Citizens packed the Jan 27 meeting and approved indefinite postponement of an article to increase from three to five Selectmen. They also chose three highway surveyors instead of a superintendent of streets. The session lasted only nineteen minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
Town Meeting Appropriations Reported by Bee Committee
Greenfield notes at a special town meeting allocate funds for the high school building balance 000 dollars Federal street sidewalk rifle range 125 Newton bridge highways 2000 poor 1000. The Bee committee led by Rev. James C Parsons will report at the annual meeting on improved library accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Federal Street
Newton Bridge
James C. Parsons
Pittsfield appoints Francis chief engineer after bitter clash
The Pittsfield Aldermen confirmed Mayor Hawkins's appointment of William F. Francis as chief engineer of the fire department after a bitter but quiet public dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Hawkins
William F. Francis
Brilliant wedding at the Vendome in Boston
The ceremony united Mr. Heinrich Un verhau of Germany and Miss Emma S. Howe of Boston with Rev. Dr. Nehemiah Boynton officiating. Maid of honor Lucy A. Tucker and best man Dr. F. S. Bennett attended. A reception followed in the banquet hall with over five hundred guests including Joshua Merrill and several doctors and club members. Musicier Georgie Pray, Marie Nichols, and Mrs. Cottle provided performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vendome
Heinrich Unverhau
Germany
Emma S. Howe
Boston
Nehemiah Boynton
Lucy A. Tucker
F. S. Bennett
Joshua Merrill
Luther Merrill
A. J. Brown
George H. Pierce
J. E. Waite
F. J. Macfarlane
F. W. Rugg
O. T. Meader
E. O. Bartels
Howe
Lee O’brien
Georgie Pray
Marie Nichols
Cottle
New Hamp
Miss Howe
Suffragists Reelect Officers For Year Leaders Named
The woman suffrage movement re elected its officers for the coming year Elizabeth Cady Stanton is honorary president Susan B Anthony serves as president The Rev Anna H Shaw is vice president at large Rachel Foster Avery is correspondence secretary Alice Stone Gilakwell recording secretary and Market Taylor Upton treasurer Carrie Chapman Catt chairs the committee on organization with base in New York City Philadelphia Rochester Boston Warren Ohio and New York City mentioned.
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Washington
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
New York City
Susan B. Anthony
Rochester
N. Y
Anna H. Shaw
Philadelphia
Rachel Foster Avery
Alice Stone Gilackwell
Boston
Market Taylor Upton
Warren, O
Carrie Chapman Catt
House Debates Armenian Resolution and Turkish Outrage Denial
In Washington on January 27, Morse rebukes Turkish minister for denying Armenian outrages while supporting Cullom's Armenian resolution. The debate includes Adams opposing as Monroe Doctrine violation and Hepburn's amendment to recall Turkish diplomats, with final passage 148 to 26. The President forwards correspondence on failed colonization of American Negroes in Mexico and offers $5,087 to railroad companies for transport costs.
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Washington
Morse
Rep
Mass
House
Cullom
Armenia
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of America
Arthur Little
Evangelical Alliance of Boston
Adams
Penn
Hepburn
Turkey
McCreary
Dem
Mexico
Alabama
United States
Piedras Negras
Congress
Utah Representatives Enter Senate as Bond Bill Debate Opens
Washington January 27 The Senate opens with admission oath for Utah senators Frank J. Cannon and Arthur Brown. Bills include Lodge directing treasury to pay Atlantic Works 115157 to settle Casco claims. Debates over silver, gold standard and a 100 million bond issue for coast defences precede adjournment.
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Washington
Senate
Frank J. Cannon
Arthur Brown
Utah
Lodge
Massachusetts
Secretary of the Treasury
Atlantic Works
Boston
Casco
Hale
Rep
Penobscot River
Bangor
Hansbrough
N. D
Department of Agriculture
Allen
George
Miss
Secretary of Agriculture
House
Nelson
Minn
Bacon
Dem
Hill
N. Y
Mr. Bacon
Treasury
Clark
Wyo
Mass
Lodge Proposes Coast Defence Bond Amendment in Senate Plan
Senator Lodge amends his fortifications bond bill and will offer it as an amendment to the House bond bill. The proposal would authorize a 100 million dollar loan to fund coast defences, gun manufacture, sites and fortifications with a 20 year term at 3 percent interest.
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Lodges
Washington
Lodge
Senate
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
War Department
Congress
Nevins Denies Interest in City Printing Superintendent Post
8 J Nevins president of the Boston Typographical Union writes to the editor denying any interest or application for the city printing superintendent job. He says reporters misrepresented that he and R W Murray were seeking the position and clarifies he has never pursued political roles. The letter is dated January 27, 1896 from Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Typographical Union
R. W. Murray
S. J. Nevins
J. Nevins
Boston Typographical Union
Boston
Boston Barbers Dance Union Park Hall Event
Barbers from Union No. 182 in Boston held a concert and all night dance at Union Park Hall. A grand march led into hours of dancing with a collation served. Prominent attendees included J. Rheinstadter F. Brock F. E. Driscoll R. Lewis W. G. O'Brien and many others.
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Boston
Barbers
Union No. 182
Union Park Hall
J. Rheinstadter
F. Brock
F. E. Driscoll
R. Lewis
W. G. O’brien
H. Mayo
C. E. Gallagher, Jr
Henry Wall
J. W. Banner
Dennis Coholan
George Gulz
A. B. Senfert
Charles Reiger
J. P. Seegraber
Bert Carpenter
Marlboro
Lizzie Wagner
Bertha W. Wagner
M. G. Wagner
C. A. Schmidt
Edward Curran
Carl Buckner
G. H. Donnelly
Mabie Hermann
A. B. Volker
Minnie Oliver
Maggie Gallagher
E. H Beane
James Banner
Adolph Weber
May Newcomb
A. E. Nolan
Lizzie Gaken
Louise Murphy
Clara Murphy
A. H. Pettigrew
Otilla Lagg
Isabella Summons
Ada Butterworth
Alice Schamp
Salina Coholan
Elen Brickley
Ida Matz
Mary Buckley
Louisa Bchn
Louisa Schoover
Kate Keller
May Curran
Michael Repta
Merry Monarchs Fourth Annual Ball at Cotillon Hall
The Merry Monarchs held their fourth annual ball at Cotillon Hall with a promenade concert then a grand march for 200 couples. Thomas Broughal led the line with Miss Nonie Sullivan, followed by Vice President Feeny and Miss Maggie Hooley and other notables including Senator John Quinn and several representatives and councilmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Monarchs
Cotillon Hall
Thomas Broughal
Nonie Sullivan
Feeny
Maggie Hooley
Katie Fennell
Theresa Matthews
Mamie McDonald
Fanning
Sullivan and Dowley
John Quinn
Ryan
Keenan
McCarthy
Bowen
Recount in Ward 22 Contest Reveals Tie Then Morgan Lead
Chairman Weston and the elections committee resumed the recount of Ward 22 ballots after noon. The board had declared a tie with 1434 votes for Morgan and Bleiler each, before a later recount showed Morgan up by one vote overall. The General Court is being petitioned for the seat and the committee will reconvene at 3 this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Innes
Tremont
Boylston
West End
Lower Branch
Soulston
West Fund Railroad
West End Road
Common Council
Alderman Allen
Alien
Quincy
Conrad J. Rueter
Boston City Hospital
Thomas W. Flood
W. J. Donovan
House of Representatives
Senate
Boston Harbor
Lee
Board of Aldermen
Conry
Committee On Rivers and Harbors
National House of Representatives
Weston
Boston
Committee On Elections
Morgan
Elections Board
Bleiler
General Court
Elections Committee
Pearson
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Dr. Leighton
Leighton
Dexter
Bankers
Rev. Minot J. Savage
Adarman Charles
Jern
Temples of Honor
SEC
ND Corps Cadets Office
Salter
Lee's Committees
Hood
Johnson & CO
Deham
Urverhau
John H. Woodbury
Winter St
Woodbury
Senator Lodge
Puritana
Mrk
Fora
Dred Crosby
Mld
Puritana Compound Co
Concord, N. H
F. T. Hazlewood
Dudley Street
Gumbart
Erving Winslow
Pilgrim Church
Annie S. Parker
Frompter
Conllon Hall
Tremont St
Marry ME
Roward
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Alger—Jarves
Christ's Church
Dpdtroit, Mich
Joseph Johnson
Thomas Daviess
Marion
Deming Jarves
Russell A. Alger, Jr
Bradley
Norwood
Sarah Bradley
Zeptha Bradley
St. Albans
Burton
Feydey Sur Leysin
Switzerland
Gertrude Atz Burton
A. E. Burton
J.newman & Sons
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