Backing Up the Mayor The business signers rally behind dollar gas plan
Boston business leaders from State to Atlantic avenues join Mayor Matthews in pushing for dollar gas for the city. The Post lists dozens of firms and individuals across streets, trades, and regions to publicly support the initiative and strengthen the mayor's political stand.
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Boston
State Street
Federal
Devonshire
Broad Streets
Atlantic Avenue
Matthews
Brewers Still With the Federation Amid Italian Ball News
The Brewers National Union denies leaving the American Federation of Labor despite reports from St. Louis two weeks ago. In Boston, union organizers press contracts, securing American Brewing Company, while discord among glove cutters deepens. Samuel Hanrowitz, former master workman, testifies that wage prices were not met and defends the Glove Cutters' Union against charges of bias against Hebrew workers.
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Brewers’ National Union
American Federation of Labor
St. Louis
Federation
Knights of Labor
Central Labor Union
Boston
American Brewing Company
Kurzeknabe
Boston Glove Cutters’ Union
Assembly of
Assembly
Samuel Hanrowitz
Glove Workers’ Assembly
Bachner, Lehr & Co
Chauncy Street
Boston Glove Cutters’ Protective Union
Glove Cutters’ Union
K. of L
Glove Cutters’ Protective Union
Statue Fund For Bishop Brooks Near Copley Square
At a Trinity Church vestry meeting the committee reported receipts totaling 77 200 dollars for the Phillips Brooks statue fund and more contributions expected. A new committee was named to select an artist and architect and to choose the site, with members including Martin Brimmer E Winchester Donald Edward W Hooper Robert Treat Pine Henry Higginson Charles R Codman and Alexander Cochrane.
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Trinity Church
Phillips Brooks
Copley Square
Henry L. Higginson
Martin Brimmer
E. Winchester Donald
Edward W. Hooper
Robert Treat Pine
Henry Higginson
Charles R. Codman
Alexander Cochrane
Modoc Doherty Confesses in Charlestown Fire Ring
Fire Marshal Whitcomb with Officer Philpotts arrested two youths from a Charlestown gang after months of effort. The confession by 15 year old William J. Doherty known as Modoc implicates four others in arsons at Eastman Freight Car Heating Company yards causing about $8000 in losses. The second suspect, Matthew Green, had prior arrest for a blacksmith shop fire with similar totals. The group, active on Alfred street, faced Municipal Court arraignment next morning.
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Whitcomb
Philpotts
Eastman Freight Car Heating Company
Charlestown
Somerville
Alfred Street
William J. Doherty
Modoc Doherty
Matthew Green
Garrity
Prodigal Coxon Slanders Court Settlement Fraud Case
The Chancery Division ruled for the Coxon family in a 19th century case tracing an adoptive fraud. Frederick Coxon’s widow Mrs Schofield, after a second marriage, had a child claimed as Coxon’s heir by purchase. The court voided the settlement, ordered return of funds, and directed restitution. The boy, now nearly 20, is left with a tragic tale of deception and family strain.
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New York
Chancery
Frederick Charles Coxon
Nee Neville
Mr. Coxon
Frederick Coxon
Mr. Schofield
Annie McAndrew
Miss Neville
Death in the Porridge at Kemptville Ontario
March 6 report from Kemptville Ontario details a family tragedy after porridge sickness. Alexander Kennedy died within hours while Mrs Kennedy remains critically ill and a young servant girl is recovering. An investigation will follow.
Visit to Carlyle's home sparks tale of admiration
Mrs Gotham questions Mass Flightie about the trip abroad and he recalls his visit to the home of Thomas Carlyle. He notes the handsomest young man he ever saw watching him as he signed the victors' book in the famous shrine.
Storm Claim Fatality in South Patterson Woman
In Paterson New Jersey on March 6 a fierce weekend storm killed Mrs Martha Ingram who lived with her husband in South Patterson. Her lifeless body was found in a snowdrift three blocks from home early yesterday and authorities believe she became disoriented in the blinding snow.
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Paterson
N. J
Martha Ingram
South Patterson
You Have Forgotten to Include Your Innate Alexas Siftings
Miss Dolly Pompous declares her sole advantages are wit intelligence and high social status and warns against being dazzled by beauty or manners in a humorous exchange.
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Dolly
Alexas Siftings
Boston Woman Suffrage League Meeting Discusses Immigration
At a 3 Park Street gathering the league president Mrs Ellen B Dietrick presented a paper titled Futility of Restricting Immigration. She argued against exclusive trade or population policies and used statistics to challenge claims that foreign born people are illiterate or immoral relative to natives. A general discussion followed.
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Boston Woman Suffrage League
Park Street
Ellen B. Dietrick
Fire damages Lincoln Rink on Chapel Street in New Haven
A fire at Lincoln Rink a wooden structure on Chapel Street above Temple started around 6 pm tonight from a gasoline furnace used by workmen for blazing bicycle parts. Squire suffered severe burns. Charles Hilton, bicycle dealer, loses 2500 with no insurance. United States Judge William K Townsend owns rink valued at 5000 with 2000 insured. Trinity Church roof caught fire from sparks but minor damage.
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New Haveen
Lincoln Rink
Chapel Street
Temple
Squire
Charles Hilton
United States
William K. Townsend
Marry Me Juliet rings offer custom orders in two hours
Australian ring makers advertise wedding rings priced from six to one hundred twelve dollars. They claim to produce in their own factory and warn against imitators. The notice lists THE BIG CLOCK at Tremont Row 14 and 15.
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Aeros
Tremont Row
Jones Connors Married in City Ceremony
In this city on March 1, Rev. James Reed officiated the marriage of William B. Jones and Elizabeth A. Connors, both residents of Boston.
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Jones—Connors
This
James Reed
William B. Jones
Elizabeth A. Connors
Boston
Obituary notices list multiple March 5 deaths in New England towns
In this city and surrounding areas on March 5, several individuals passed away including Elizabeth Almy widow of Charles H. Almy Ella H Bigelow widow of Samuel A Bigelow Sarah Clarke widow of Colonel Samuel Carleton Elbridge G Fiske formerly of Cambridge Justin Field Rev Justin Field Sophia F Hosmer widow of Rufus Hosmer Lowell B Hiscock Joseph Smith M Jen nie Prescott widow of Edward Prescott Mary K Young and others The notices name ages residences and spouses reflecting a collection of death records across Almy Bigelow Carleton Fiske Field Hosmer Hiscock Prescott Smith Thomassin Baylor Safford Whittemore and Young families.
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Almy
Elizabeth
Charles H. Almy
Bigelow
Ella H. Bigelow
Samuel A. Bigelow
Chestnut Street
Carleton
Methuen
Sarah Clarke
Samuel Carleton
Haverhill
Fiske
Franklin
Mass
Elbridge G. Fiske
Cambridge
Field
West Newton
Justin Field
Lenox
Hosmer
Concord
Sophia F
Rufus Hosmer
Stephen D. Turner
Boston
Hiscock
Boston Highlands
Lowell B. Hiscock
Prescott
Charlestown
Jennie Prescott
Edward Prescott
Smith
Roxbury
Joseph Smith
Thomassin
Aeree Thomassin
Moore
Quincy
Louisa Wadsworth Baylor
John G. Moore
Parker
Chestnut Hill
Helen Violet
Edmund M
Alice Gray Parker
Safford
Salem
N. Maria
James O. Safford
Whittemore
Bernard B. Whittemore
Nashua
N. H
Young
Somerville
Mary K. Young
First Day Of New Cabinet Oathes And Appointments
The article covers the cabinet oath ceremonies and early duties. Judge Gresham received his oath with Colonel Cook administering and Acting Secretary Wharton signing the commission. Secretary Elkins met with Lamont, Tracy with Herbert, and Soley to stay in Navy to train Herbert. Foster presented resolutions and portraits. Carlisle and Olney involved in Justice matters.
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Ment
Cook
White House
Judge Gresham
Wharton
State Department
Gresham
Lamont
Elkins
War Department
Tracy
Navy Department
Herbert
Goodby
Aig
Herert
Soley
Department
Carlisle
Foster
Supreme Court
Olney
Department of Justice
Fate of Naronic Still a Mystery as Ships Sighted Nearby
The Naronic's fate remains unknown amid sightings of the Servia and La Bretagne arriving from Liverpool and Havre respectively. White Star officials suspect accident or drift, with theories including towings by overdue Mediterranean vessels or a journey toward the Azores or Greenland. Captain Roberts’s past actions on the City of Paris case are recalled amid debate over the missing ship.
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New York
Naronic
Servia
Liverpool
la Bretagne
Havre
White Star Line
St. Enoch
Italy
Alsatia
Mediterranean
Azores
Greenland
Danmark
Missouri
Roberts
Inman
Paris
Queenstown
Robert
Teutonic
President Cleveland Receives World Fair Invitation
Washington March 6 President Cleveland is invited to attend the Columbian World’s Exposition opening in Chicago on May first at 10 o'clock a.m. The invitation comes from the World’s Fair commissioners and is presented in the Cabinet room. Cleveland will decide in a day or two whether he will go.
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Washington
Cleveland
T. W. Palmer
P. A. B. Widener
United States
Chicago
The
Grover Cleveland
List of Applications Filed at City Registrar March 6
Applications filed at the City Registrar on March 6 include pairs Simon Bercowitz and Minnie Schor, James F. Shultz and Sarah KE Atkins, Joseph E. Freitz and Josephine E. Messenger, Adolph Fauchman and Mary Gibson, Richard Ballard and Fanny Conrad, Neal B. Eldridge and Lizzie V. Gilmartin.
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Simon Bercowitz
Minnie Schor
James F. Shultz
Sarah KE. Atkins
Joseph E. Freitz
Josephine E. Messenger
Adolph Fauchman
Mary Gibson
Richard Ballard
Fanny Conrad
Neal B. Eldridge
Lizzie V. Gilmartin
Marriages Registered in City Registrar Notes
On February 28 in this city Rev Leo J Knappe joined William Lane and Rose Kiernan. Also on February 28 J H Cotton JP officiated Philadelphia Rosenberg and Kate Conley in marriage.
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This City
Leo J. Knappe
William Lane
Rose Kiernan
Joseph H. Cotton
J. P., Philly Rosenberg
Kate Conley
Cabinet Confirmed Nominations Sent to Senate for Cleveland
Washington March 6 Major Prudeny executive clerk presented President Cleveland’s cabinet nominees: Gresham for Secretary of State Carlisle for Secretary of the Treasury Lamont for Secretary of War Olney for Attorney General Bissell for Postmaster General Herbert for Secretary of the Navy Smith for Secretary of the Interior Morton for Secretary of Agriculture The Senate met in executive session and confirmed all nominations. A separate joint resolution proposed lengthening terms of office to April 60, 1897, and extending current terms to that date.
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Washineton
Major Prudeny
Senate
Cleveland
Walter Q. Gresham
Illinois
John G. Carlisle
Kentucky
Treasury
Daniel
Hilary A. Herbert
Alabama
Navy
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Interior
Julius Sterling Morton
Nebraska
Pruden
Harris
Dem
Tennessee
Call
Florida
Wolcott
Sherman
Senaator
Congress
Italians Dance At Turn Hall Grand Italian Ball
Italian society gathered at Turn Hall Middlesex Street for the Society George Washington and Club Emmanuele II grand ball. A three act comedy Le Metamorfosi di Pulcinella opened the evening, with Signora G Gasparrini as heroine and Signor Rivelli Signor Roma in supporting roles. After the drama the formal dancing featured a twenty dance program directed by Signor Contestabile and later by Signor Tasca. Music by Orchestra Domini.
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Turn Hall
Middlesex Street
George Washington
Victor Emmanuele II
Signora G. Gasparrini
Signor Rivelli
Signor Roma
Signor P. Contestabile
Signor Manrico Tasca
Orchestra
Domini
Navy reports no fili bustering fee at Key West
The Navy Department has received no information about a supposed fili bustering fee at Key West for Cuba. Officials doubt the report, noting officers at Key West would know and inform the department if such a movement existed.
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Washington
Navy Department
Key West
Fla
Cuba
Blues Bring Despondent McGinnis to Harsh Grammar Lesson
Gus De Smith remarks on McGinnis feeling despondent after his fiancée left him. McGinnis deflects with a witty exchange about grammar, noting the indefinite article an and its proper use. The dialogue showcases regional humor from Texas Siftings.
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Gus de Smith
McGinnis
Texas Siftings
Protest Rally Against Russian Extradition Treaty at Faneuil Hall
Citizens gathered at Faneuil Hall to oppose the extradition treaty with Russia. Speakers including Frank K. Foster and Rev. A. A. Miner condemned the law as a betrayal of American freedom, likening it to the Fugitive Slave Act. Attendees urged solidarity with Russian dissidents and called for resistance to any similar measures.
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Faneuil Hall
Frank K. Foster
Massachusetts
Foster
United States Senate
Union of America
Russia
Great Britain
America
A. A. Miner
United States
Senate
Dr. Miner
Solomon Schiedler
Cleveland
W. D. P. Bliss
Victor Yarros
Treaty Ratified Extradition Pact Passes Senate
Mrs. Mary Gunning and Mr. David Taylor were among speakers who scored the secret Senate which had passed this treaty. A cablegram read stated that the extradition treaty had been ratified as the law of the land.
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Mary Gunning
David Taylor
Senate
Pansy Club Annual Ball Graces Odd Fellows Hall
The fifth annual Pansy Club ball lit Odd Fellows Hall with floral decor, portraits of Columbus, elegant bunting and lace. Edmonds's Orchestra inspired dancers as ex-Governor Ames, Police Commissioner Lee, and Hon A. E. Pillsbury attended. Officers listed include Mrs Wordsworth and Mrs Howard. Happy dancers featured Miss Ethel Hawkes and Miss Gertie Cornell.
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Odd Fellows
Pansy Club
Kingston
McN
Edmonds
Ames
Lee
A. E
Pillsbury
E. B. Wordsworth
J. L. Howard
W. B. Holmes
S. F. Page
Ethel Hawkes
Gertie Cornell
Local Branch Organization Evening Names Officers
An evening event organized a branch section naming its officers and leaders. The readable text lists the newly chosen president, secretary, and treasurer along with some attending members.
Mass Meeting Demands Shorter Hours At Wells Memorial Hall
Wells Memorial Hall hosted a Building Trades Council mass meeting attended by about 300 people. Speakers included ex-President William B. Fitzgerald of the Central Labor Union and leaders from the Building Council, Painters, Furniture Workers, and Building Trades Council, along with James Dolan and James McQuade.
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Wells Memorial Hall
Building Trades’ Council
William B. Fitzgerald
Central Labor Union
Joseph G. Clinkard
The
Building Council
J. J. Dolan
Painters
George Gaethner
Furniture Workers
James Dolan
Building Trades Council
James McQuade
Boston Union President Keys Resigns at Last Meeting
In St Stephen s Hall Boston Steamfitters Union opens with president Keys resigning to move to New York for business. Resolutions pass by standing vote. Journeymen Stairbuilders initiate four new members and elect King B Porter as financial secretary. Delegates named to Building Trades Council. Bakers Ball set for April 5 at Caledonian Hall. Bricklayers hear from Mackintosh makers delegation at East Braintree.
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Boston
Journeymen Stairbuilders’ Union
King B. Porter
Building Trades Council
Bakers and Confectioners’ Union No. 4
Caledonian Hall
Boston Bricklayers’ Protective Union
Mackintosh
East Braintree
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Arthur A. Smith
William A. Bowdlear
W. A. Battey
Page Betting Co
J. P. Jewell
Mgr
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D. KF. McGarvey
Heyer Bros
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W. Trainer
H. W. Johns Mfg
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E. D. Williams
Geo. A. Fales & Co
Net & Twine
Shepard & Samuel
Fisher
S. D. Burr & Co
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Gillette & Hennegen
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J. W. Wheeler & Co
Federal Street
William H. Pearson
Parker, Holmes & Co
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John A. Fowle
Geo. H. Hendry
Jas. Ryan, Brown & Arnner
Wm. N. Barry
E. C. Rich Co., Ltd
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Boston Plate & Window Glass Co
F. A. Turner
M.S. Ayer & Co
H. H. Burns
Boston Marine Ins
Thomas H. Lord
Sortwell, Heinold & Humpeer
Rice-Kendall Co
Henry D. Pope
Treas
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F. E. Belden Mica Mining Co
Perry Bros. & Glidden, Clark Coffee Co
R. Vickery
I. Kaffenburgh, Co
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Broad Street
Devereaux & Meserve
Bradley Salt Co
Morrill, Jr., & Co
E. S. Monroe & Co. Co
Schubart
E. T. Cowdrey & Co
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Chamberlin Bros. & Co
Batchelder & Lincoln
Hill & Hill
Conant Rubber Co
Jacob Whitcomb Co
Best & Co
T. R. Marvin & Son
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H. Loud
Boston & Lockport Black Co
Hunting
W. J. Cowes & Co
James Baker
Henry L. Bates
W. L. Fearing & Co
Saville, Somers & Co
Howard W. Spurr Co
J. E. Carleton & Co
Devonshire Street
Traders’ Exchange
J. F. R.P. Jones
Roesch
Howard C. Woodbury
T. B. Prince
Tower, Giddings & Co
Paine, Webber & Co
Robert P. Webber & Co
Allen & Whitney
J. B. Moors & Co
Egarton & Joel
J. Davenport, Jr
W. B. Hustin
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Chase & Sanborn
Tiading Co
Hub Rubber Goods
J. E. Bean
J. P. Perry & Co
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Burr, Brown & Co
Henry H. Blanchard
Holden & Clay
the Torrey & Bentley Co
Eugene Lynch
Geo. H. Leonard & Co
S. L. French
Bailey & Ayer
Boston Leather Company
Hamilton Street
Geo. H. Weeks & Co
Albert & J. Manderson
Boston Blower Co
J. W. Dwinell
Hayward & Co
Eaton, Jr
Waite
A. W. Hixon & Co
Warren Boot & Shoe Co
Edmunds & Mayo
R. A. Patterson Tobacco Co
TD. E
Purchase Street
Heckman, Bissell & Co
Barrett Bros. & Co
H. A. Phinney
Wright, Clark & Co
Congress Street
J. H. Houghton
Boston Paper Box
Barbour
Central Wharf
Hamblen Bros
David Moffat & Co
Hide & Skin
Geo
D. Hall
Henry Bond &Co
Geo. A. Tyler
J. N. Snow & Sons
P. A. Sheehan
E. L. Rollins
Morton, Fessenden & Soule
H. C. Hansen
C. G. G. Reynolds
Campbell Bros. Union Tow Boat Co
Jos
H. Sexton & Co
W. Hildreth & Son
Lang & Jacobs
Franklin Street
Hawk Street
Holland & Daniels
Daniel Pratt & Son
Arch Street
John Reed
Jacobs, Bambers & Louis
High Street
Pevear & Co
Phelps & Lombard
Otis Street
L. Cohen & Co
D. M. Hodgdon & Co
Walter F
Ung
Samuel Q. Cochran & Co
Congress Square
Brown & Cushing
Shawmut Avenue
W. H. Davis
John C. O’brien
Mnereee
Ots Lord
West Chester Park
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Briggs, Hofn
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Beeee
A. Klipstein
Codman Street
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Modoc
Doherty
Carlyle
New Haven
Marry ME
Juliet
Der
His
Paola Contestabile
Free America
Irishi Federation
Lowing
President Keyes
Hood
Old Colony
Wilson Bros
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