Old Age Pensions Proposal and Prisoner Transfers Studied
The annual report by Ernest C. Marshall, Commissioner of Public Institutions, urges old age pensions, cites Denmark and England as models, and suggests city action. It also covers Marcella Street Home reforms, dietaries, removal of nuisance garbage sheds, and calls for direct transfer of prisoners to receiving institutions. The report reviews Deer Island and South Boston facilities, Parental School, Charlestown Almshouse, and Boston Lunatic Hospital.
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Ernest C. Marshall
Marshall
A. B. Heath
Massachusetts
Denmark
England
Marcella Street
Ees
Richards
Boston
Deer Island
House of Correction
Institution of the House of Correction
South Boston
Charlestown Almshouse
Boston Lunatic Hospital
Velvet Ribbons Bargain Underwriter Insurance Claims
The Ay goods case on the steamer shows no damage to Velvet Ribbons packed securely. Insurance paid the claim, allowing us to offer French velvet ribbons at deep discounts across six widths with clear price cuts from 20c to 47c and a sale on wide brocaded ribbons in spring colors.
City reports on housing conditions of facilities
The commissioner notes Gilchrist and Go on Winter Street are old and unsuitable for occupancy. The Boston Almshouse and Hospital is generally in good condition. The House of Reformation at Rainsford Island is in excellent condition according to the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Almshouse
House of Reformation
Rainsford Island
Married Bride Dies After Inaugural Wedding
The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Luthy, nee Davis, who wed John Luthy on her deathbed in Washington during the inauguration trip, was held at her mother's home in Williamsburg. She died the next day at age 24 after illness worsened despite medical attention.
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New York
Margaret Luthy
Davis
South First Street
Williamsburg
Washington
John Luthy
Post Office Department
Miss Davis
The Retirement Fund Initiative Among Boston Civil Service
Employees in the Boston Custom House seek formation of a voluntary organization to fund a United States civil service retirement fund. Members would contribute 2 to 3 percent of salaries monthly, with the fund held by the U S treasurer. Dispersal expenses would be covered by the national association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Public sale ordered for Atlas Tack Corporation assets
Judge Colt of the United States Circuit Court ordered a public sale of the Atlas Tack Corporation so called tack trust in the hands of receivers Thomas J. Lothrop James P. Stearns and Charles A. Vialle The sale includes goodwill and trademarks and follows a petition from creditors Aaron Hobart and Edward L Tead The company owns five mills in New England and has two mortgages The sale price is set not less than 2 The consignors have run the company for about ten months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Melrose approves funds for stone crusher and fire station
At an adjourned town meeting in Melrose, residents voted to appropriate 8000 dollars for a new stone crusher and 15000 dollars for a new fire station on Wyoming avenue.
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Melrose
Wyoming Avenue
Wedding Fiance Marries Bride Before Death
Live moment interrupted by sudden illness as Luthy and his fiancée wed at Mt. Vernon church. The bride, though briefly rallied, died the next morning. Funeral held by Rev John Hempstone. burial in Lutheran Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luthy
I. W. Carter
Mt. Vernon Methodist Episcopal Church
Williamsburg
John Hempstone
Emanuel Baptist Church
Lutheran Cemetery
Violin Causes Turmoil in New Jersey Church Social
In Spottswood near New Brunswick, a church social at L. B. Soden's home sparked unease in the Methodist congregation. A lively violin waltz prompted dances, shocking older members and triggering concern among deacons ahead of upcoming church elections.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Spottswood
L. B. Soden
Soden
Messler
Heiress Weds Sick Groom At Bedside in Chicago
Dr. James Allen Nichols and Miss Marie A. Seidenberg married at the groom's bedside in Chicago on March 2 while he was gravely ill with typhoid fever. Nichols, about 45, is recovering at No. 183 West Thirty-fourth Street. the bride is one of six daughters of the late Joseph Seidenberg of Seidenberg & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James Allen Nichols
West Thirty-fourth Street
Marie A. Seldenberg
East Seventy-second Street
Chicago
Nichols
Seidenberg
Joseph Seidenberg
Seidenberg & Co
Teresa Sherlock Dooley
John Dooley
St. John, N. B
Miss Seidenberg
Lakewood
Doctor Recovered and Secretary Married in Surprise Ceremony
The doctor regained consciousness and learned his betrothed was by his side. A clergyman was sent for and the couple wed on March 2. Joseph Seidenberg left a rich estate and extensive business interests. Mrs Nichols is said to have her own sizable fortune and notable charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Seidenberg
Nichols
Novel wedding at Morgenthau home in New York
Lazarus Morgenthau founder of a German American Non-Sectarian Orphan Endowment Society hosts a marriage at 178 East Seventy second Street for Paul Kroener and May Grieger, both 29, with 100 orphan girls to benefit. The ceremony was led by Jeroloman, a director, as guests and a collation followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lazarus Morgenthau
East Seventy-second Street
Orphan Endowment Society
Morgenthau
Temple of Humanity
Paul Kroener
May Grieger
Jeroloman
Board of Aldermen
Charles Nosser
T. Joachimsen
Hebrew Sheltering Guardian Society
Cannot Dance on Sunday at East Boston Hall
Resentment ran high at a Hebrew wedding in Hibernian Hall East Boston Sunday evening after Police Division 7 officers refused to permit dancing. Captain Irish of Station 7 said he received word a dance would disturb a resident and that it violated the law. He noted past dances occurred only in private homes and were not within his authority to stop.
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Hibernian Hall
Boston
Police Division 7
Irish
Station 7
Missouri Pacific Wreck Kills Engineer and Fireman
A Missouri Pacific passenger train derailed at midnight near Hiawatha Kansas. The engineer and fireman are reported dead and several passengers injured in the fatal wreck.
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Atchison, Kan
Missouri Pacific
Hiawatha
Kan
Gordy suspected in murder plot tied to Mrs Lewis case
Georgetown Delaware March 15. Attorney General White has secret information linking James M Gordy to the death of Mrs Mary Lewis of New York and to other mysterious female deaths in the region. Evidence includes a jewelry satchel, railroad bill of lading, and testimonies from a Milford hotel keeper and a Delaware road newsboy. Gordy owned saw mills and ran a photo graph scheme with offices in New York Baltimore and Washington.
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Georgetown
Del
White
James M. Gordy
Lewis
Boston
Gordy
Holmes
Delaware
Robert Speakman
Delaware Road
Milford
Harvey Messick
Messick
Mrs. Lewis
Wilmington
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Puritan van Company of
New York
Davis Merriam Trouble Worries McKinley Over Germany Post
Washington reports a social feud in Minnesota influenced the ambassador to Germany selection. Mrs. C K Davis reportedly triumphed over Mrs. Billy Merriam, prompting factions led by ex Governor Merriam and Senator Davis. Davis withdrew Merriam after a discussion with the President, ending Merriam's candidacy.
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Washington
McKinley
William R. Merriam
Minnesota
Germany
C. K. Davis
St. Paul
Merriam
Billy Merriam
Davis
Senator Davis
Bogigian Responds to Life Threat Conspiracy Claims
Hagop Bogigian issues a statement denying any conspiracy against his life and alleging misjudged publicity by Miss Alice Stone Blackwell. He asserts he acted to keep the matter out of press, cites letters as justification, and defends independent charity policy provoking Armenian opposition in Boston.
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Hagop Bogigian
Boston
Bogigian
Alice Stone Blackwell
Corbett Examines Old Maids and Marriage
E A Corbett spoke at the People's Temple on Old Maids and Why They Dont Marry. He argued unmarried women are rising in life and industry as eligible husbands grow scarce, predicting a bright future for women. His next talk will cover Bachelors and Their Follies.
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EB. A. Corbett
J. B. Brady
Mr. Corbett
Boston
Therefore extra session tariff measure urged by McKinley
President McKinley calls Congress to an extraordinary session to pass a tariff bill and fix recurring deficits. He notes three years of expenditures exceeding receipts, with total shortfall of 137 million and rising debt, urging prompt revenue reform and renewed economic stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Congress of the United States
Secretary of the Treasury
William M'Kinley
Executive Mansion
Puritan Monitor Arrives in Port in Tow of Columbia
The disabled monitor Puritan reached New York in tow of the cruiser Columbia. Engines are badly damaged and four weeks will be needed for repairs to make her seaworthy again. The Columbia found the Puritan off Cape Hatteras.
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New York
Puritan
Columbia
Cape Hatteraa
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Gilchrist & Go
Winter Street
Alice Pieace
the Retirement Fund
United States
OUR Bicycle Leaders
America
Ben Hur
Dia
B. B. Emery & CO
Columbus Ave
Alice Avenue Theatre
Pierce
Alice
James Gordy
Ing
Baltimore
Rogues
Mary Lewis
Eighth Avenue
West One Hundred and Thirty-fourth Street
Madame Grunert
Herkimer Street
Brooklyn
Grunert
Joseph Goeltz
Mary
Wrath
Buchanan & Lyall, the
William’ S
Merriay
William
R.merriam
Mrs Cushman
DAV
Erriam
Mrs. Davis
M'Kinley
Davis-Merriam
MR. Bogigian
E. A. Corbett
President McKinley
William Brophy
Wire Department
Thomas W. Figod
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