City Printing Change Sparks City Printing Contract Debate
A Post interview with Colonel Rockwell discusses rumors of shifting city printing from Rockwell & Churchill, who have held the contract for nearly twenty years. Mayor Quincy says no fault with the firm’s work but questions monopoly. Whalen plans fixed pricing and selective office assignments without seeking proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwell & Churchill
Post
Rockwell
Quincy
Whalen
Surprise Resignations Hit Cambridge Park Board
Cambridge residents learned of the resignations of Henry D. Yerxa chairman of the park commission and George Rufus Cook superintendent of parks. Yerxa, a longtime leader from Cobb Bates Yerxa of Boston, has chaired the panel since 1893. Cook, ex-newspaper man, served three years and was popular in Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Henry D. Yerxa
Park Commission
George Rufus Cook
Yerxa
Boston
Cobb, Bates & Yerxa
Cook
Public Bequests In Norfolk Probate Court
In Dedham Norfolk Probate Court admitted the will of Sarah Sigourney Pratt of Cohasset with bequests to Cohasset Free Public Library 100 dollars to the Ladies' Charitable Society of the First Parish of Cohasset 200 dollars and to the Rev Joseph Osgood of Cohasset 800 dollars. Upon beneficiary death with no issue the estate will go to the town of Cohasset for a free public library. Colonel Oliver W Peabody of Milton had his will allowed bequeathing 10000 dollars to Boston Children's Hospital executors Francis Heabody Thomas K Lothrop and John Lovell all of Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
Norfolk
Sarah Sigourney Pratt
Cohasset
Oliver W. Peabody
Milton
Children’s Hospital
Boston
Francis Heabody
Thomas K. Lothrop
John Lovell
U W A gathering discusses graded assessments in state
An important meeting of the Order of United Workmen was held in South Framingham to set graded assessments based on member age. Lodges from Worcester South Framingham Natick Milford Needham Westboro Holliston Hopkinton and Medfield attended with Grand Master Workman Gallagher representing Massachusetts grand officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Framingham
Order of United Workmen
Worcester
Natick
Milford
Needham
Westboro
Holliston
Hopkinton
Medfield
Massachusetts
Gallagher
No Collapse Reported at Brooklyn Dry Dock
Washington dispatch says Commander Sicard at the Brooklyn Navy Yard denied claims of a dock collapse. He said only heavy beams at the head bulged about one inch and that the matter is not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brooklyn
Today
Sicard
Brooklyn Navy Yard
McAdoo
President cites Christ in Thanksgiving Day proclamation
In Cleveland on November 18, Mr. Cleveland referenced Christ in his Thanksgiving Day proclamation, the first time a president did so. Rabbi Machel of Scoville Avenue Temple criticized the move and announced plans for a public declaration of his views next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Christ
Machel
Scoville Avenue Temple
President Vought to Visit Boston Press Club
President H. D. Vought of the International League of Press Clubs visits Boston for a reception by the Boston Press Club at 14 Bosworth Street. The event Friday afternoon from 4:30 to 6:30 o'clock will include a brief talk on the aims and value of the league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Vought
International League of Press Clubs
Boston Press Club
Bosworth Street
Vought
Two Experimental Electric Buoys Placed in Harbor Work
The United States lighthouse tender Verbena will begin placing two experimental electric buoys in the harbor off Castle Island weather permitting. The devices mimic bell buoys and will sound automatically when waves move, but in calm foggy weather bells may be rung from shore by wire. If the channel is fully equipped, the system could modernize harbor signaling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Verbena
Castle Island
Lighthouse Board
Verben a Bells To Mark Channel In Foggy Waters
The Verbena under Captain G G Howes will start at 11 o clock to lay magnetic buoys from Castle Island to underwater markers. Four and one half ton buoys will be placed at Nix s Mate and Slate Ledge with bells sounding to guide passing vessels in calm or fog. The Castle Island operator will receive an electric signal confirming bells are in order.
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Castle Island
Verbena
G. G. Howes
Nix
Rising Sun Stove Works Visit by Boston Grocers
About 200 members of the Boston Retail Grocers Association toured Rising Sun stove works at Canton yesterday afternoon at the invitation of Hon. Elijah A. Morse. A. A. Carpenter led the delegation. Morse told the group how the firm grew from a carpet bag to ten tons daily. A luncheon followed at Morse's residence with office attendants, then a visit to Memorial Hall where Morse gave the building’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah A. Morse
Boston Retail Grocers’ Association
Morse Bros
Canton
A. A. Carpenter
E. A. Morse
Morse
Memorial Hall
Large Lot of Fine Kersey Overcoats Auctioned
One hundred extra fine kersey overcoats in black or blue offered for sale Wednesday and till closed. The coats include big sizes 40 to 46 with stout and regular fits. Previously sold at 20 22 and 25 dollars, these large sizes are auctioned as a single lot.
Navy Board Clears Enterprise Officers After Cadet Cruise
The commission exonerates Commander Eaton and praises his conduct and leadership. It finds most officers zealous and efficient, notes no censure for non medical staff, and confirms the ship’s handling overall. It cites a misunderstanding over quarantine and calls for reforms aboard the Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
Naval Examining Board
Washington
Naval Service
Board of Health
United States Navy
Stolen Candelabra From Rosary Church Leads to Arrests
Stolen brass candelabra were taken from the altar of the Church of the Rosary in South Boston along with an overcoat from the vestry. Patrolman Harkins traced the items to a Dorchester avenue second hand shop and arrested Michael Donahue and Michael Conley. Their cases were continued before Judge Fallart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Rosary
Boston
Harkins
Dorchester Avenue
Michael Donahue
Michael Conley
Fallart
Nickerson Home Fair Opens at Tyler Street
A parlor fair began yesterday at the Nickerson Home for Children at 14 Tyler Street and runs this afternoon and evening. Mrs Theodora Nickerson of West Newton presides over a table of chinaware with help from her daughters. Mrs Holway, the matron, oversees fair details and the thirty seven children in residence while visitors attend. The youngsters gave a pretty entertainment last night and will perform again tonight with pieces and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickerson
Tyler Street
Theodora Nickerson
West Newton
Fire destroys stable and cooper shop at Tudor Street
A fire last evening in a two story frame building at 30 32 and 34 Tudor Street South Boston killed one horse and consumed four wagons valued at 1000 dollars. Firemen found the blaze advanced and could not save all property. Owner James Flynn reported total loss about 1800 dollars.
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Tudor Street
Boston
James Flynn
Great Clothing Sale At Pioneer Store Washington Street
Massive overstock sale draws thousands to the Pioneer at 660 and 662 Washington Street offering all wool suits and overcoats at deep discounts. Men’s dress suits $11.75 to $9.80, overcoats from $6.00 to $11.75, pants and shoes marked down, hats $2.00, with emphasis on value and limited stock.
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Ebu
Washington Street
Pioneer
Club Presses McKinley Tariff Vision at Annual Meeting
At the Home Market Club annual gathering, Secretary Colonel Albert Clarke applauded McKinley as a symbol of returning to an historic economic policy, while stressing tariffs must adapt to changes. He warned against broad disruption and favored bills that aid domestic labor and capital. The treasurer reported receipts of $22,267.17 and expenditures of $21,806.04 with a current balance of $3,814.14. Officers elected include President Charles A. Stott and a long slate of vice presidents and directors from New England states and nearby regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Market Club
Albert Clarke
McKinley
Charles A. Stott
Lowell
W. A. Russell
Lawrence
A. A. Woodbury
Burlington
Wits
C. H. Sawyer
Dover
N. H
W. F. Draper
Hopedale
W. H. Bent
Taunton
A. W. Beard
Belmont
F. W. Cheney
South Manchester
Conn
L. Anderson
Skowhegan
R. Knight
Providence
O. H. Merrick
Holyoke
A. B. Valentine
Bennington
G. M. Whitin
Whitinsville
J. Hopewell, Jr
Cambridge
H. C. Perham
L. Maynard
Maynard
T. Talbot
North Billerica
5Aoe Goff
Pawtucket
R. I
P. C. Cheney
Manchester
E. N. Foss
Jamaica Plain
E. M. Rockwell
Leominster
Hy, O. Houghton
A. C. Farley
Boston
S. B. Ashley
Fall River
J. C. Haynes
McKinleys Enjoy Favorable Weather Drive in Canton
In Canton Ohio on November 18 Major and Mrs. McKinley plus General J C Howe visited General Howe’s Kenton connection and Mrs H O Heist then stopped at McKinley’s mother’s home. McKinley denied Syracuse telegrams about Boutelle. he expects Boutelle near Bangor. The couple met few callers. mail to the residence dropped to a couple of hundred letters. They then visited Mrs Maria Saxton in West Canton before returning home as Mrs McKinley shows health improvement.
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Gcanton
Major
Congressman Boutelle
Canton
Boutelle
Bangor
Major McKinley
McKinley
Boutelle Honored by Bangor Crowd Upon Return
Congressman Cr A Boutelle arrived home in Bangor with his daughter after a Pacific coast campaign. About 300 citizens greeted him at the station as a Bangor Band led a decorated procession to his residence. Colonel A B Farnham welcomed him and the congressman spoke gratefully, then the crowd dispersed after three cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Cr. A. Boutelle
Pacific Coast
Boutelle
A. B. Farnham
Republican State Committee
Ladies Shine At Boston Boot and Shoe Club Meeting
The Boston Boot and Shoe Club held a ladies night at the Brunswick Hotel with 250 at dinner led by President Charles P. Shillaker. Speakers on Ideal Americanism included Rev. Thomas J. Conaty of Worcester Hon. Elihu B. Hayes of Lynn and Samuel L. Powers of Newton along with Mr. Thomas B. Fitzpatrick of Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Boot and Shoe Club
Brunswick Hotel
Fair Sex
Charles P. Shillaker
Thomas J. Conaty
Worcester
Elihu B. Hayes
Lynn
Samuel L. Powers
Newton
Thomas B. Fitzpatrick
Boston
R. H. Stearns
Oliver Crocker Stearns
Helen M. Winslow
H. L. Rice
C. P. Shillaker
William B. Rice
George C. Houghton
F. F. Emery
W. D. Brackett
John J
Moody to Aid Boston Pastors in Week of Prayer
Mr. PD. I. Moody accepts invitation to assist Boston pastors in an evangelistic campaign. He begins during the week of prayer starting Jan 4 with meetings at Tremont Temple at 10 in the morning and 2 30 in the afternoon to allow pastors to schedule evening services locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PD. I. Moody
Boston
Vicinity
Tremont Temple
Mr. Moody
Letter Carriers Meet and Semper Idem Club Elects Officers
The regular monthly Branch 24 meeting of the National Association of Letter Carriers was held at the American House with presiding Charles H. Cutler and guests Garrity Finn Boyle. The Semper Idem Club of Chelsea held its annual meeting and banquet at the Quincy House electing J Homer Foster president and William A Johnson secretary treasurer with speeches from Foster Cutter and Restall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branch 24
National Association Letter Carriers
American House
Charles H. Cutler
Garrity
Malden
Finn
Everett
Boyle
Melrose
Semper Idem Club
Chelsea
Quincy House
J. Homer Foster
C. Brooks Hersey
William A. Johnson
William O. Cutter
George W. Restall
Tremont Council Knights of Columbus Dinner Held at Revere House
The second annual Tremont Council dinner was held last evening at the Revere House. Deputy Grand Knight James F. Sweeney served as toastmaster. Speakers included State Deputy William Cashman John J Delaney State Deputy of New York Grand Knight John Fitzpatrick and Chancellor the Hon John B Martin. The Knights of Columbus Quartet and John P Donovan performed vocal selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Council
Knights of Columbus
Revere House
James F. Sweeney
William Cashman
John J. Delaney
New York
John Fitzpatrick
Johnb. Martin
Knights of Columbus Quartet
John P. Donovan
Bond for Mayor Nomination in Waltham Caucus
The Republican convention in Waltham nominated Charles P. Bond for mayor by a wide margin over John W. Willis M. R. Leonard and T. H. Armstrong. Acclaimed for three year terms on the school committee were William A. Webster Charles E. Sayward and Edwin I. Dill. Alderman at large nominees were Ward 1 Albert M. Ryan Ward 2 George H. Doty Ward 3 Clifford S. Cobb Ward 4 William H. Stearns Ward 5 Forrest Miller Ward 6 Murray Clement Ward 7 George C. Mackenzie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Charles P. Bond
John W. Willis
M. R. Leonard
T. H. Armstrong
William A. Webster
Charles E. Sayward
Edwin I. Dill
Albert M. Ryan
George H. Doty
Cliffords. Cobb
William H. Stearns
Forrest Miller
Murray Clement
George C. Mackenzie
Skeleton Found Buried In Vermont Field
In Westminster Vermont a farmer ploughing a meadow uncovered a complete skull and skeleton two feet beneath the surface. The remains are those of a male of small stature buried many years ago. The farm is owned by H. P. Farr and occupied by D. H. Jennison.
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Westminster
H. P. Farr
D. H. Jennison
Duane Snow
Jennison
Beacon Republican Club Forms On Pinckney Street
The Beacon Republican Club organized last night with about forty Ward II voters meeting on Pinckney street. Members plan incorporation soon and discussed relocating the ward room from Exeter street to Beacon Hill amid several speeches criticizing the current placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Republican Club
Pinckney Street
Ward Il
Exeter Stret
Beacon Hill
Gleason Arraigned in Election Fraud Case
Mayor Patrick Jerome Gleason of Long Island City was arraigned before Judge Gaynor on alleged election fraud charges and pleaded not guilty. The judge granted a demurrer option and adjourned the case until Monday with comments on trial possibilities and allied assurances from Gleason allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Patrick Jerome Gleason
Long Island City
Gaynor
Gleason
Garretson
Remarkable two day sale at Yankee Clothing Co
The Yankee Clothing Co at 91 Summer St offers 600 men’s blue and black Kersey overcoats silk and satin lined for 6.80 today and tomorrow. Regular price is 15. Open every evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankee Clothing Co
Enterpising Clothiers
Summer St
Yankee's
Carpet mills to lay off half the work force
In Yowkers New York the Alexander Smith and Sons Carpet Company announces layoff of half the staff on Friday with further cuts and mill shutdowns by next week ending total closure for 7000 workers. The motive is lack of carpet demand and overstocked stock. In Salem a petition seeks insolvency for Pigeon Cove Co operative Paving Company. An attachment is filed against Newburyport & Amesbury Street Railway. Kendall and Buell creditors await developments amid about 15000 in debts. An offer of 50 percent cash to creditors is accepted by all but one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yowkers
N. Y
Alexander Smith’s Sons Carpet Company
Salem
Pigeon Cove Co-operative Paving Company
Rockport
Newburyport & Amesbury Street Railway Company
Dennis Kelleher
Newburyport
Kendall & Buell
Car Works in Detroit Close Leaving 1500 Out of Work
The Michigan Car Company's large works have shut down indefinitely in Detroit Michigan leaving 1500 workers unemployed. The plant had reopened in October with around the same level of activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Big Michigan Car Company
Wages Increase at Milford Before Election
Milford workers received wage raises promised by the Macuen Brothers Coal Company senior partner on November 7 and November 14. The increases are stated as permanent and come just before the election in which McKinley is involved.
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Milford
Macuen Brothers Coal Company
McKinley
Wool and Worsted Overseers Hold Fourteenth Meeting
At the United States Hotel yesterday the National Association of Wool and Worsted Overseers conducted its fourteenth annual meeting. Officers chosen included President George F. McGuire. first vice president John B. Bolger. second vice president Jacob F. Geb. third vice president Herman Ambac. secretary John Marooney. and treasurer Albert Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Association of Wool and Worsted Overseers
George F. McGuire
Southbridge
John B. Bolger
Philadelphia
Jacob F. Geb
Franklin
Herman Ambac
Manton
R. I
John Marooney
Plymouth
Albert Jones
Webster
Clark Ordway wedding in Chelsea on Murray Street
Frank H. Clark inspector on the Lynn Boston street railroad married Alberta Flora Ordway at the bride’s Chelsea home. Rev R Perry Bush conducted the ceremony with J R Carrier usher and Edith Pearl Ordway as bridesmaid. They will live at 118 Garfield Avenue Chelsea after a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Clark
Chelsea
Lynn & Boston Street
Alberta Flora Ordway
C. F. Ordway
R. Perry Bush
The
Universalist Church
Murray Street
J. R. Carrier
Lynn & Boston Railroad
Edith Pearl Ordway
H. E. Farrington
Lynn & Boston Road
M. A. Andrews
Fess and Rice Wed at Pilgrim Church Cambridge
Miss Charlotte M. Fess and Charles D. Rice were married at Pilgrim Congregational Church Cambridge by Rev. Charles Olmstead with Rev. Alexander Blackburn assisting. Maid of honor Miss Mae W. Simpson. best man Frank E. Robinson. Reception at 22 Magazine Street. Ushers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Cambridge
Charlotte M. Fess
Charles D. Rice
Charles Olmstead
Pilgrim Church
Alexander Blackburn
First Baptist Church
Mae W. Simpson
St. Stephens, N. B
Frank E. Robinson
Magazine Street
George F. Tarbell
Wellington Wells
Frank C. Chamberlain
Frederick A. Sawyer
Arthur S. Pevear
Charles W. Houghton
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Kersey
Spitz Bros
Mark
Aast
City Printing
U. W
Ion L” Electric
Rising Sun Hospitality
OWL
Newfoundland
St.john’s, N. F
Michael C. Hayes
Auburndale
Tacoma & Columbia Railway Company
American Humane Education Society
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
Angel
Beal
Transit Commission
Mullen
Wolcott
State House
Young’s
Haverhill
Orlando Smith
Orchard Street
Choice
R. T. Almy & Co
Washington St
Cor
Hayward Pl
Cer
Navy Department
MR. Hanscom
Middlesex
Bond
William S. Hanscom
Joseph G. Holt
Watertown
Watertown Board of Trade
John ’. Langford
H. O. Peckham
National Hardware Association of the
Walton
W. W. Supple
Essrae
M’kinley
Brussels
John H. Pray
Boyiston St
Brunswick
Moody
Lae
Sunday Post
Office of the Post
NEW Republican Club
Isles OF Shoals
Portsmouth
Navy Yard
Fort Constitution
Jerry’s Point
New Hampshire
Clark
Ordway
Mrs. Davis and
Winkie
ST. Louis
Jefferson Davis
Winnie Davis
South
Union Station
Planters’ Hotel
Daughters of the Confederacy
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