Pensions Proposed for Boston Police Veterans
The Boston police pension bill would allow officers with twenty years’ service and incapacitation to retire on half pay by board and mayor approval. Retirement at 65 or due to duty injuries would be mandatory, with discretionary pension advantages offering potential favoritism, but adjustable by experience. The proposal is seen as just and timely, and the measure should pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Committee On Cities
Board of Police
The New Judges Appointments On The Superior Bench
Governor Russet shows clear judgment in filling vacancies on the Superior bench with General Corcoran among the selections. The article notes confidence in the appointments and the impact on the judiciary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Russet
General Corcoran
Massachusetts Appointments Highlight Upright Judicial Selections
The essay lauds James B. Richardson and Governor Russell for strong Massachusetts Superior Court appointments. It praises Richardson as a capable lawyer with judicial temperament and notes his public service, Republican alignment, and broad respect among rivals. It asserts Governor Russell's sound judgments and that the new justices rank among his best choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
James B. Richardson
Suffolk
Russell
Superior Court
Boston Journal Defends Harrison Over China Bill
The Boston Journal offers a critique of critics who accuse President Harrison of breaching national faith by signing a China bill. It argues the so called milder measure still violates treaty, questions the Journal's claim of veto support, and condemns rapid signing as sacrificing national honor for Pacific Coast votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Boston Journal
Harrison
China
Journal
Senate
Mr. Harrison
Pacific Coast
United States
West End Road Grievances Prompt Call for Arbitration
The West End transport workers express serious grievances over timetable violations and breached articles of agreement. The Post urges management and employees to exhaust all remedies before strikes, favors arbitration, and supports careful consideration of a settlement with public sympathy on the workers' side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Road
West End
Whitney
Waiting
State Board
Post
Unsoldierly Attack Aims at Religion in G A R Row
The Post condemns Mr Wirisur F Lane for an unmanly letter to the Board of Aldermen. Lane’s assault on Catholic church ministers and their observances is rejected as unfounded prejudice. The paper refuses to publish the full letter, citing public interest and sectarian tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirisur F. Lane
Post
Post 200
Board of Aldermen
Lanar
Lan
Grand Army
Letter attacks religion and politics spark controversy
The writer denounces a violent language used in a letter as indecent and demoralizing, insisting religious belief belongs outside politics. The dispute involves Mr Lane and the Grand Army of the Republic, with calls for the veterans’ organization to address the conflict and the alleged misuse of city funds for Memorial Day services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Land
Grand Army of the Republic
Wilbur F. Lane
Willard Delivers Polished Dramatic Series at Tremont
The Boston season features Epward S. Willard in a impressive Tremont Theatre run. His work shows substantial artistry, blending vigor and delicacy across tragedy romance and comedy. He illuminates the cast without dominating the production, revealing a masterful yet unfixed star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epward S. Willard
Boston
Tremont Theatre
Mr. Willard
Herald Dominates Campaign Portrait Page Debate
The Herald publishes extensive portraits and sketches of delegates to Minneapolis and Chicago, claiming a beat over rival Post. The Post concedes it had similar material ready, but the Herald’s presentation leaves little ground for regret for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
Minneapolis
Chicago
the Post
Post
Cockerill's Bright Sayings and Political Notes
Electric flashes from the editor of the New York Advertiser discuss irreconcilable father figures James Owen O'Connor, Albany clergy support for Dr Parkhurst, and legislature members' reports. Longstreet rumors linger. photographers' art seen as safe from crackdown. Clarkson doubts Harrison’s renomination on the first ballot at Minneapolis with multiple ballots likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler McAllister
James Owen O'Connor
Hamet
Albany
Dr. Parkhurst
Longstreet
Clarkson
Republican National Committee
Harrison
Minneapolis
Program Offers Brilliant Card with Close Races
The edition highlights a strong lineup for today’s programme with backers likely to struggle choosing winners. Correction work stands out in the opening scramble with Kingston not yet racing at peak. Dr Hasbrouck in the place spot with Trinity third. Sykesions’s consistent spring form suggests a win in the second race. St Mark in Washington form likely second with Actor in third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Dr. Hasbrouck
Trinity
Sykestion
St. Mark
Washington
Maverick Bank case prompts call for thorough review
A letter to the editor from Sonrac at 52 Kilby Street on May 17 thanks the Post for its calm editorial about the court ruling in the Maverick Bank case. The writer urges full examination of the massive losses and insists on an unbiased, public inquiry free of any influence from past positions of the accused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilby Street
Sale to aid working girls at Tremont Temple
Charity sale planned by bhome managers in Tremont Temple chapel Hanson Massachusetts to raise funds for Gordon Rest summer respite for working women and girls. Monday May 23 afternoon and evening will feature a light lunch and assorted articles. donations accepted at Room 9 Tremont Temple or mailed beforehand to Mrs E Trask Hill.
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Hanson
Mass
Tremont Temple
E. Trask Hill
Caricature of Current Events and Witty Quips
A collage of humorous lines and cartoons from acts and papers. Dr Shrady hails John L as the world’s finest specimen while Corbett’s nerves loom. Brodie quips on bridges and a pianist asks why bands strike up. A Bath Waterville joke closes the piece with city naming absurdities.
Wit and Witlessness in Newsroom Snippets
A collage of humorous quotes from various papers mocks journalism and social norms. The snippets contrast sharp wit with blunt opinions, featuring barrooms, church socials, and awkward affection with a string of pointed one liners.
Whalers Report From Hatteras Grounds and Alaska Passage
May 18 dispatch from Provincetown notes whaling brig D A Small with 250 barrels sperm oil has taken two 100 barrel whales and reports weather rough. Schooners Rising Sun Mary E Simmons Gage H Phillips Carrie D Knowles and others tally various sperm and humpback oil. Star King being refitted at New Bedford. Steam whaler Jesse H Freeman reached Prince William Bay Alaska and plans a July return after a March 15 voyage from San Francisco.
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Provincetown
Hatteras Grounds
D. A. Small
Rising Sun
Mary E. Simmons
William A. Grazier
Alyone
Gage H. Phillips
Carrie D. Knowles
Star King
New Bedford
Foster
Jesse H. Freeman
Prince William Bay
Alaska
San Francisco
Fast sailing steamers and rival smoke comparisons
A correspondent contests a recent article about fast steamers to the Olivette and Halifax, arguing the Boston, Yarmouth, and Olivette race claims. He cites Boston's 184 knot mile and 2000 horsepower, faults the article's speed figures, and predicts testing differences would reveal Boston's superiority while urging Washington to shift fast British steamers to American registry.
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Olivette
Uncle Sam
John Bull
Yarmouth Steamship Company
Halifax
Yarmouth
Boston
Clyde
Samuel
Washington
American Register
Wao
Boston Art Scene Highlights Weekly Society Art News
The Public School Art League of America to meet at Henry Sandham’s studio to ratify a constitution elect officers and hear committee reports. The Grundmann Studio fund hosts a water color exhibition at Perkins Hall through June 4. Paint and Clay Club’s Ocean View runs Feb 28 to 30 with a Longfellow steamer trip to Provincetown. Waterman Halsall plan a Provincetown summer to paint large canvases. Haberstroh & Son mural processing exhibit at Boston Architectural Club draws 1500 mostly students and architects. Downes weds and tours Baltimore. Leighton at Claremont NHS summer, some weeks at Poland Springs. Miles resumes art column in Globe. Boston Architectural Club seeks new quarters and may build. Puvis De Chavannes panel at Institute of Technology draws patronage and critique. La Farge praised as colorist. Boston Art Students’ Association to meet Monday to discuss headquarters plans.
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Public School Art League of America
Henry Sandham
League
Notable Boston Social Circles And Civic Moves
The piece tracks a Boston set featuring T. Jefferson Coolidge's son sailing to the U S as his father prepares to occupy Whitelaw Reid’s former house. It notes W H Conant’s theatre outings, a rich betting rumor on Judge Morrow’s Brooklyn win, Governor Russell’s Maine trip for rest, and General Corcoran’s likely judgeship succession. It closes with Superintendent Eldridge’s Neponset home and his young daughter acting as proprietress in playful scenes.
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T. Jefferson Coolidge
France
United States
Whitelaw Reid
W. H. Conant
Tremont Theatre
Schoeffel
William
Hubite
Callahan
Brooklyn
Morrow
Hugh
Russell
Senator Simpkins
Cape
Maine
Pine Tree
John W. Corcoran
New York
General Collins
Europe
Collins
General Corcoran
Eldridge
Neponset
Notable residents and visitors across New Bedford region
Denman Thompson enjoys summer at Swanzey NH while William Sanders eyes next year’s mayoral bid for New Bedford. Judge Braley and wife plan Edgartown summer retreat before June. Ex Governor Wetmore of Rhode Island to return from Europe around June 1. Reverend Potter of New Bedford ill with inflammatory rheumatism, admitted to St Luke's Hospital. Amos Barton of Benton Maine among National Deaf M mute College graduates with bachelor of science. W H Graham of Albuquerque visiting daughter Mrs Archibald MacFarland in New Bedford.
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Denman Thompson
Swanzey
N. H
William Sanders
New Bedford
Judge Braley
Fall River
Edgartown
George Peabody Wetmore
Rhode Island
Europe
William F. Potter
St. Luke’s Hospital
National
Deaf Mute
Unfinished Operas Tucked by Gounod and Other Oddities
All Round About outlines varied tidbits: Gounod reportedly keeps a manuscript of twelve unfinished operas, Italy’s King is said to dine once daily away from court life, and General Longstreet is nearly deaf, communicating via ear trumpet. Also noted are Regina Morphy’s The Paul Morphy Waltz, Captain Gilligan’s Medal of Honor at Gettysburg, and a preacher branding himself a Zulu King in East Tennessee.
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Gounod
Italy
Victor Emanuel
Longstreet
Regina Morphy
New Orleans
Paul Morphy
Chess Club
Edward L. Gilligan
Baltimore
War Department
Twenty-third
North Carolina Infantry
Montolu
Garden of Eden
East Tennessee
School Girls For A Night At Boston High reunion
Boston High School alumni gathered at the West Newton street building for the annual Girls' High School Association reunion. The hall was divided into class corners, with piano solos, addresses by John Tetlow and Dr. Samuel Eliot, songs, a Seavey fund report, an ode, and a reception that included dancing until 11. Escorts accompanied the graduates and Mrs. Henry M. Taylor oversaw the floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston High School
Girls’ High School Association
West Newton Street
Edith Gay
John Tetlow
Miss Shaw
Miss Holmes
Seavey Fund
Miss Badger
Harriet M. Bolman
Samuel Eliot
Henry M. Taylor
Anna M. Gardner
C. B. Appleton
Political Aspirants in Training at Boston Mock Convention
A mock national presidential convention will be held this evening at the Association Hall in the Y.M.C.A. building at Boylston and Berkeley. Delegates from the Y.M.C.A. Literary and Debating Society, Park Street Church, Berkeley Temple, and other Boston groups will attend, with about three hundred delegates expected from Lynn, Salem, Chelsea, Waltham, Hyde Park and nearby towns.
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Association Hall
Boylston
Berkeley Streets
B. Y. M. C. A. Literary and Debating Society
Park Street Church
Berkeley Temple
Boston
Lynn
Salem
Chelsea
Waltham
Hyde Park
Saloon Keeper Charged With Stealing Book
John E. O'Brien saloon keeper of Charles Town was arrested and brought before U S Commissioner Hallett on a charge of stealing a book belonging to James J. Tearan of the United States Secret Service. He was held in 300 dollars for his appearance today before the commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. O’brien
Charlestown
United States
Hallett
James J. Tearan
United States Secret Service
Corcoran Named to Superior Court Bench in Russell Plan
Governor Russell sent nominations to the Executive Council for two new Superior Court judges General John W Corcoran of Clinton and James Richardson of Boston with Creations of two posts. Elijah B Stoddard of Worcester reelected to the Board of Education. Albert Cae of North Adams named State director of the Fitchburg Railroad. George A Blaney of Newton named special justice of the Newton Police Court. Corcoran born June 14 1853 in Batavia New York and educated in Clinton public schools.
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Russell
Executive Council
John W. Corcoran
Clinton
Superior Court
James Bichardson
Boston
Messia
Corcoran
North Adams
Fitchburg
George A. Blaney
Newton
General Corcoran
Batavia
N. Y
Boly
Corcoran and Richardson: Worcester political careers detailed
The text outlines General Corcoran's education at Cross College Worcester St. John's University and Boston University Law School. It notes his legal practice in Clinton and Boston, delegate roles at the 1884 and 1888 Democratic conventions, and chairmanship of the Massachusetts Democratic State committee. It also lists his 1886 appointment as Lancaster National Bank receiver. James B. Richardson, born December 9, 1832 in Orford New Hampshire, studied at Yale and Dartmouth and began law practice in Boston after admission to the bar in 1859.
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Massachusetts
James B. Richardson
Orford, N. H
Yale
Dartmouth College
Hutchins & Wheeler
Boston
Richardson's Long Career in Law and City Service
In 1862 he opened his office and has since practiced law. He served in Massachusetts Legislature in 1866, sat on the Common Council in 1877 and 1878 for Ward 10, helped revise the city charter in 1884, and was corporation counsel for two years. He is a longtime Franklin Savings Bank trustee and active in charities, a Republican in national politics but nonpartisan in municipal affairs.
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Massachusetts
Common Council
Richardson
Franklin Savings Bank
A Stylish Hat for the Races in Paris
A Paris Herald note describes a gray felt hat for the races. It features yellow flowers and black feathers, a broad black and yellow ribbon around the crown, and a steel buckle.
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Dako
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Indiana
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New Hampshire
Mpizons
Cockerill
New York Advertiser
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Sonrac
Tremont
Steve
Steve Brodie
Fortissimo
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Leatling
Bath
Waterville
Sentinel
Rai
Baltimore American
Patti
Boston Courier
Jayson
Elmira Gazette
Binghamton Republican
Philadelphia Ledger
Boston Transcript
Whalers
the Fine Arts
Grundmann Studio Building
Perkins’s Hall
Boylston Street
Ocean View
Longfellow
Mark Waterman
William F. Halsall
Captain Smith
E. Haberstroh & Son
Boston Architectural Club
William Howe Downes
Scott Leighton
Claremont
Nhs
Poland Springs
Samuel S. Miles
the Globe
Puvis de Chavannes
Institute of Technogy
Chavannes
la Farge
Boston Art Students’ Association
Hubites
Paris
Paris Herald
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