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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1897

Page

2

Tillman Stirs Senate Over Armor Plate Price Fixing

Senator Tillman charges armor plate makers Bethlehem and Carnegie colluded to keep prices high and says agents of trusts work in the Senate. The debate leads to reduced armor funding and defeat of a government armor plant.

Washington Senate Tillman Dem S. C Committee On Naval Affairs Bethlehem Steel Works Bethlehem Carnegie Congress Hawley Mr. Manley Carnegies Secretary of the Navy Thocus Pokus Standard Oil Company Chandler Europe

Mayor Quincy Defends Bath House Bid Choice in Dover Street

Mayor Josiah Quincy explains awarding the Dover street bath house contract to James Fagan, explaining a $393 difference from the lowest bid and a union labor condition. He cites public policy and past city practice, arguing Fagan’s bid best met wage and reliability standards.

Quincy Dover Street James Fagan J. S. Jacobs & Son Gooch & Pray Malster Builders’ Association Master Builders’ Association W. H. Sayward Fred B. Bogan City of Boston City Hall Sir Bath House Fagan London County Council Scase Josiah Quincy

Dr Greene’s Nervura Promises Relief From Nervous Weakness

A vintage medical advertisement touts Dr. Greene’s Nervura as a universal nerve restorer and blood purifier. It claims to cure nervousness, headaches, rheumatism, and digestive ills by strengthening nerves and purifying blood, with free consultations and worldwide physician endorsements.

Dr. Greene

WAINLEY ON THE WAY AT CANTON

The article covers Major McKinley’s departure from Canton as he heads toward Washington. It notes his farewell, the crowd’s cheers, and his vow to work for the public good despite politics. It lists companions on the train and includes health updates for McKinley and Mrs. McKinley.

Stockholders listed in municipal financial notice

NATE STOCKHOLDERS ntinued from Page Gardner G A Boston Gray Pig be N mee Gay J E New York Goodwin W H Boston Goodwin M E Boston Green W L W A Mass 500 Greene A B Paris 279 Gardner W A trs Boston 300 Gay J E trs Boston 250 Gray Higginson trs Boston Grosvenor J B Prov 117000 108810 97500 32 128489 216 84240

Gardner G. A Boston Gray Pig Be Gay J. E New York Goodwin W. H M. E Green W.L W. A Mass Greene A. B Paris Gray & Higginson Trs Grosvenor, J. B Hodgson Montreal Hunnewell, W Joussey, D Louisville Higginson, I. L Harry, Wm Hancock Higginson Bos Higginson, Lee & Co Hunt, Jane Houghton Holland, M. E Detroit Hunnewell, A Hodgson, G. P Hubbell Shaw, R. G Shaw, Geo. R Cambridge Shaw, S. P Sutton, A. H Shaw, C. L Simpkins, R Yarmouthport Aoa Simpkins John Yarmouth C. R Scull Gideon Shaw, Q. A Simpkins, M Shaw, H. B Lecompte F. D N. Y Loring C. W Lowell, A McIntyre Pg At Minot & Higginson, Trs Minot & Ropes Morse, E. R. & Bro Morse & Aoe Irs Norman G. H Newport Oliver, R Putnam, G Paine, C Parker, BE. F Nahant Pickman Wharton, Bost Perkins, C. E Robinson, E. A Bighardson, Hill & Co Raht Wellesley Eee M Cainmadts Thorndike, C Thayer & Leverett, Jrs Cal. & Hecla Fund U. S. Trust Co Wood Wright Ware. E. Co Peghe White Brookline Wolff, C Sorston Wells, Trs Wentworth, A

McKinley Suite Decorated for Incoming President

In Washington on March 1 the McKinleys prepare to move into the Ebbitt House. The suite on the third floor southwest corner has three rooms and a bath and features a blue theme favored by Mrs. McKinley. Interior setup emphasizes comfort and sunlit exposure.

Washington

The Mother's Chair and Enduring Health Advice

A call to women to value health, stressing Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and related remedies for uterine and general wellness. Personal testimonial claims improved pain, weight gain, and relief from fainting spells after using the products in combination. Constipation is noted as a root cause of many diseases and addressed by Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.

Dr. Greene Temple Place Boston Mass Dr. Pierce John Downie Lexington Avenue Eddystone Delaware Co Pierce

Ornate Brass Bedstead in Marie Antoinette Style

Describes a bed with a brass frame and a blue Marie Antoinette silk canopy. The coverlet is fine and pillow shams are worked and delicately embroidered.

Inauguration Prep Throngs Fill Washington Ahead of Ceremony

March 1 report from Washington describes crowds swelling as visitors arrive for the upcoming presidential inauguration. Flags adorn public buildings and the pension office decorates for the inaugural ball while plans by the inauguration committee near completion. Notables Platt and Bliss stay at the Arlington and Dr Depew is en route to New York for events. Masons plan tribute to a brother. Major McKinley is linked to multiple Masonic orders. The biography of his joining Masonry is recounted from his dictation.

Washington Pension Office Platt Cornelius N. Bliss Arlington Dr. Depew New York Major McKinley Blue Lodge The Brotherhood Eagle Lodge A. M Canton K. T McKinley Masons

Mansion room description and Civil War Mason story

A detailed room description follows with carpet, furniture, lamps, and a grand mantel in blue and gold tones. It notes a potential occupant Mother McKinney in a north ante room. The text then recounts a Confederate Union Mason bond revealed by a surgeon aiding prisoners.

Gage Faces Treasury Challenge After Hot Springs Rest

Lyman J. Gage arrived in Washington and said he is studying Treasury policy. He noted the department mirrors banking and aims to master its duties before outlining his approach.

Washington Lyman J. Gage Hot Springs Gage Treasury

Massachusetts Troops Leave for Washington Inaugural Parade

The 160 soldiers from Park Square Station on the Stonington line departed for Washington in three cars. A large crowd gathered at the depot well before the 7 o clock departure, with about 1500 friends and well wishers present.

Massachusetts Park Square Stonington

Troops Arrive in New York for Washington Trip

Company B First Regiment Cambridge led by Captain Lombard arrives with 91 men plus five Chelsea volunteers and seven ambulance corps. Company C Sixth Regiment Lowell with 57 men arrives. corps will transfer to Jersey City. They proceed to Baltimore and Ohio line to Washington with Newport Artillery and Rhode Island Naval Reserves, visiting NYC sights before heading to Philadelphia and returning to Boston by Sunday.

Regiment Cambridge Cambridge Manual Training School Band Walter E. Lombard John E. Day Marshal Underwood Company Chelsea Buxton Haven Blunt Renwick Mayo Davis Lowell Alexander Greig Lewis, Swift Frank Costello Lombard New York Jersey City Newport Artillery Naval Rhode Island Washington Baltimore & Ohio Philadelphia Boston

Mckinley's Route Ablaze

The report describes widespread public enthusiasm as the President-elect passes from Canton to Pittsburg with crowds cheering at stations. Major McKinley and Mrs. McKinley appear on the platform in Pittsburg, acknowledge the crowd, and exchange handshakes amid bonfires, fireworks, and illuminated factories along the route.

Pittsburg Canton McKinley

Rhode Island Troops Leave Newport for Washington Parade

Tonight the second Rhode Island detachment leaves Newport aboard Fall River line steamers to join the Massachusetts contingent en route to Washington for the inaugural parade. The Newport Artillery is the oldest active U S unit and its bicycle squad won first prize in Boston last summer.

Newport R. I Rhode Island Washington Fall River Newport Artillery United States Boston Massachusetts

Town Meeting Results Across Several Towns

Report highlights local votes on liquor licenses in multiple towns. Results show Wins for license removal in Melrose Hyde Park and Needham, with others voting no license or yes on various posts. Arlington and Dedham list elected officials and license outcomes. totals reflect a broad pattern of stricter liquor control in the region.

Melrose Harry A. Batchelder Sidney H. Buttrick Sidney D. Farrar Jonathan C. Howes Eugene H. Moore Edward K. Bordman George Newhall John Maker Susan F. Flanders Hyde Park Frank H. Randolph Pp. M. Radford Frank B. Rich Walter 8 Henry B. Terry Henry Bunton

VOTES AGAINST THE CANNON IN BELMONT MEETING

Belmont ended the cannon dispute at the annual meeting with a quiet settlement. Cannons will be buried in front of the Town Hall and the shells moved away while still out of sight. Appropriations include fire, hydrants, police, sidewalks, street lights, schools, poor relief, and sewer work.

Needham Charles B. Greenwood Levi Ladd Edgar H. Bowers Walter Hewett Charles E. Stanwood John W. Titus Norwood G. H. Bateman Fred J L. Fisher F. A. Fales E. I. Bigelow C. E. Pond P. J. Mahoney Mary J. Alden Stoneham George N. Green Fred E. Nickerson William H. Sprague Sidney A. Hill Stanwood G. Sweetser David T. Strange George A. Gilbert South Framingham Harry OO. Rice Joseph C. Cloyes Melville E. Hamilton Frank E. Hemenway John B. Lombard Enos H. Bigelow Jesse W. Parmenter Harry D. Bastman Sharon Oliver H. Green Green Lexington John F. Hutchinson Edwins. Spaulding William H. Whitaker Elmer B. Newhall J. Wesley Paul B. F. Sanborn S. A. D. Forrestall Josephs Meacom T. P. Parsons Belmont Mill Street Thomas W. Davis Joseph C. Wellington Harry 0. Underwood Winthrop L. Chenery Mary F. W. Homer Herbert F. Rockwood

Somerset Associates Sixth Annual Ball Graced Jolly Dangers Night

Bethesda Hall in South Boston hosted Somerset Associates sixth annual ball with over 300 tickets sold. The event featured a grand march led by Mark S. Lally and Miss Margaret Reagan, followed by Mayor Quincy and Councillor Allen in attendance. The night celebrated harmony and equal rights as Councillor Allen praised the group for breaking through the color line.

Bethesda Hall Boston Somerset Associates Mark S. Lally Margaret Reagan Hickey Annie Donahue Quincy Allen Lally Associates Ailen Somerset Association

Irish-American Club Holds 25th Annual Concert and Ball

The Irish-American Club of South Boston hosted a brilliant twenty-fifth annual concert and ball last evening with prominent Irish Nationalists from Cambridge, Charlestown, Chelsea, Brookline, Brighton, Somerville, Roxbury, Quincy, Lynn, Malden and Hyde Park in attendance. Edward J. Ivory of New York led a distinguished guest list including John Dolan and many others. Dominick J. O'Connor and daughter led the grand march.

South Boston Cambridge Charlestown Chelsea Brookline Brighton Somerville Roxbury Quincy Lynn Malden Hyde Park Edward J. Ivory New York John Dolan John M. Cotter Patrick Henry William Walsh John McCarthy Michael J. Ahern John B. Walsh Maurice Edward Bowlen William

Fancy Dress Ball Opens Kestrel Outing Club Year

The first annual fancy dress ball for the Kestrel Outing Club was held at Puritan Hall with about 500 attendees. A grand march wowed the crowd as lights flashed back to life after a brief blackout, and prizes went to Benjamin Ignor of New Haven and Miss Annie O Neil of Charlestown.

Kestrel Outing Club Puritan Hall Benjamin Ignor New Haven Annie O’neil Charlestown

Mock Initiation Stirs Tremont Knights in Berkeley Hall

Tremont Council Knights of Columbus hosted a mock initiation in Berkeley Hall last evening. Ten rowdies from Clark's Hotel and the degree staff participated, providing lively entertainment that ended with dancing and a collation.

Tremont Council Knights of Columbus Berkeley Hall Clark’s Hotel

Pav ing Department 14th annual union banquet held

The Pav ing Department Union 9816 A F of T held its fourteenth annual banquet at Union Park Hall last evening. Attendees included city officials Mayor Quincy and Aldermen Donavan and Conry, along with Superintendent Wells Deputy Kelly and other department heads. Labor leaders Harry Lloyd and Thomas Tracy attended.

Paving Department Union A. F Union Park Hall Benjamin Wells John L. Kelly C R. Cutter John H. Loughlan Thomas Shear Edward Hayden John F. Cullen Daniel A. Duggan Francis McCarthy M. J. Coyle Quincy Thomas Mullen W. J. Donovan W. F. Donovan Lee Joseph A. Conry Common Council Harry Lloyd Central Labor Union Thomas Tracy

Knights of Columbus Ball Held in Upham's Corner

Mt. Vernon Council No. 139 Knights of Columbus staged its annual ball in Winthrop Hall Upham's Corner last night. The souvenir pictured Columbus naming San Salvador on the day of landing as he stood with followers. Grand Knight Peter F. Hanley led the 9 o'clock march with Mrs. Hanley followed by about ninety couples. Hanley presided over floor arrangements assisted by Hugh F. Treanor and about sixty helpers.

Mt. Vernon Knights of Columbus Winthrop Hall Upham’s Corner Columbus San Salvador Peter F. Hanley Hanley Hugh F. Treanor

American Wringer Company Installment Catalog Ad

An ad lists diamonds watches jewelry silverware clocks manicure sets and banquet lamps available on instalments. Orders by mail or telephone promise prompt attention from the American Wringer Company Broadway extension Boston successor Met. Manfg. Co.

American Wringer Company Broadway Extension Boston Met Manfg. Ca

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Unionlabor Wainley Phillips Nancy Allison McKinley Abner Osborne William M. Osborne Helen McKinley George E. Morse San Francisco Morse James McKinley Clarence Chaff Maria Saxton MecKinley Charles Watt Lincoln Cleveland NATE M’kinley Apartments Ebbitt Fot Virginia Mother M'Kinney COSBY Mother McKinley Young McKinley Hiram Lodge Winchester ORK New England Kmood’s Hood M’kinley Franklin Charles F. Nye George P. Mason John G. Cunningham Crestes T. Doe Henry R. Jenks Elisha P. Chapman James Ochilson William Rockwood George E. Emerson Samuel Y. Reed Hiram Whitney Nelson E. Newell Edward H. Sherman William A. Wyckoff Board of Health William H. Colby Dedham E. Vernon Cormerais Vernon Carmerald David Neal Lester A. Newcomb George W. Weatherbee Daniel A. Lynch Fredericks Kingsbury Andrew H. Hodgdon Don Gleason Thomas J. Baker Edwin A. Brooks Frank M. Bailey Edward C. Paul Trustees Public Library Winslow Warren Crawford R. Brown Don Gleason Hill Walter Crosby George I. Doe B. Delmont Locke Edward P. Stickney Timothy 0. Leary Peter Schwamb William H. H. Tuttle Grace E. Kimball A. Johnson Hiram Odlin Bangor Johnson & CO Custom House St CLUB Knights Columbus Samuel Wilson Bros Tremont Row O'Toole A. O'Toole Dorchester Avenue Flowers J. Newman & Sons Tremont ST
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