Civil Service Debate Over Seeberger Seeberger Inquiry
Commissioner Edgerton condemns political motives in the Webster case and argues charges were insufficient to trigger action under the civil service act. He asserts Seeberger violated no civil service rules and warns reforms should stay above partisan aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgerton
Seeberger
Webster
League
Chicago Reform League
Reform League
Civil Service Commission
Harrity
Philadelphia
Civil Service Act
Strikes Hit Rumsey Bros Shoe Plant and Other Factories
News prompts report of a Lynn shoe firm strike after rejecting a state arbitration decision. A boy with a sandwich banner warns workers away. In Faw River the American Linen Mill treasurer says gates reopen Tuesday but strikers refuse to return. In New York the Volks Zeitung pressrooms walk out over the discharge of D F Headman, contested by colleagues as competent to operate the new press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Rumsey Bros
State Board of Arbitration
Faw. River
American Linen
New York
Volks Zeitung
D. F. Headman
Yachts Compete Across Coast in September Regattas
The Volunteer sails to New York and regattas from South Boston to Marblehead report a bustling sailing schedule. Winners in multiple classes include Mollie First and Witch second while Dorchester fleet sails to Isle of Shoals. The Marblehead Sce Club postpones today with Hull Yacht Club final events next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
South Boston
Wraith
Psyche
Great Head Yacht Club
Wood’s Hall Yacht Club
Mollie
Surprise
Aurora
Allen
Sachem
Mr. Crosby
Annie
Bridget
Olga
John
Goslin
Rea Gifford
Frank Gifford
Alace
Marblehead
Marbleead
Hull Yacht Club
Wingyard Haven
Nantucket Shoals
Boornray
Galatea
Dorchester Yacht Club
Isle of Shoals
Savage
Arethusa
Dorchester
Mrs. J. R. Vincent Dead After Silent Final Hours
Mrs. J. R. Vincent, a beloved Boston actress, died at 112 Charles street after a long illness. Born Mary Ann Farley in 1818 in Portsmouth, England, she rose from a Cowes debut to star at the National and Museum theatres in Boston, forming a famed partnership with James R. Vincent. Her career spanned Ireland, England, and America, with notable roles from Portia to Widow Melnette and a celebrated golden anniversary in 1885.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Vincent
Portsmouth
Eng
Mary Ann Farley
Mary
Gossport
Charles Wilson
Little Theatre
Cowes
Isle of Wight
Mary Farley
Wilson
Windsor
Volante
Ambroise Guinet
Lacey Fairlove
James R. Vincent
Queen's Entre
Harry Beverley
London
William Beverley
Elton
Eltons
Manchester
Vincent
Dublin
Queen's Theatre
Alexander Lee
Beverley
Liverpool
William Elton
Edinburgh
Cent
Mr. Vincent
Pegasus
Glasgow
Boston
Eddy
England
the Vincents
National Theatre
Charlotte Cushman
James Murdock
James Anderson
Dan Marble
William Warren
James Wallack
Hunt
John Drew
Pelley
Pelby
Catherine Sinclair
Lady Teazle
George Vandenhoff
Charles Surface
J. J. Prior
Joseph Surface
George Spear
Sir Peter
Aurora Dramatic Club
Michael Earl
Museum
Leonard
Howard Athenaeum
Iaters
Baltimore
Lucille Western
Corney Carlyle
East Lynne
Washington
Melnette
Edwin Forrest
Lyons
Portia
Shylock
4Vancy Sikes
Moil Pitcher
Mrs. Malaprop
Milia
Gertrude
Queen Elizabeth
Helen McGregor
Rob Roy
Mrs. Sternhold
Widow Racket
Helen
Funeral of Thomas J. Allen
The funeral for Thomas J. Allen was held Saturday afternoon at his home on Morrison Avenue. The service was conducted by Rev. C. R. Eliot of the First Unitarian Church of Dorchester with Scripture readings, a prayer, and a short address. Interment followed at Forest Hills Cemetery with pallbearers M. P. Kennard Edward the Tearns F. G. May N. L. Bradford Elvis Callender J. L. Lindaley Henry Nazro Alexander Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Allen
Norrison Avenue
C. R. Eliot
First Unitarian Church of
Dorchester
Forest On Cemetery
Aos
M. P. Kennard
Edward the Tearns
F. G. May
N. L. Bradford
Carriage Maker Charles Clineurst Arrested in Canada
Charles Clineurst, a Brantford Ontario carriage maker, was arrested Saturday on a forgery charge stemming from Staunton Virginia authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Clineurst
Brantford
Mrs Vincent’s Quiet Charity Follows In Death
A tribute notes Mrs. Vincent’s wish to donate money to the British Charitable Society in her final hours. The article recalls her lifelong charity, care for the poor, and support of young actors, including her role in Kezia Beekman. Oscar the parrot is cited as a cherished companion. Mme. Ponisi to take Mrs. Vincent’s role in The Dominie’s Daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Vincent
Oscar
Sweden
Annie Clarke
Mugwumps in Boston Divided Over Harsh Attacks
A Boston letter to the editor quotes vitriolic remarks about Mugwumps and the Grand Army of the Republic, then argues the Independents and Mugwumps are patriotic citizens. The piece condemns intemperate language and defends veterans and their conduct amid political friction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Tribune
Fairchild
Witneas
45Th Mass
Post 68
Department of Massachusetts
Post
Washington National Tribune
Ward 24
Sam
Boston
Ward
Independent
Fairchilds
Turtles
Grand Army
Warp
Baltimore & Ohio deal eyed by Drexel Morgan trio
The Financial Chronicle analyzes the Baltimore & Ohio agreement with a Drexel Morgan led syndicate. The plan places management in syndicate control, aims to harmonize rival lines to New York, and signals smooth progress toward stabilizing finances and future leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drexel, Morgan & Co
Baltimore & Ohio Company
New York
Baltimore & Ohio
Gould
Pennsylvania
Pullman Palace Car Company
J. Pierpont Morgan
Mail and Express
Garrett
Baltimore American
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Philadelphia
Baltimore & Ohbio
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Drexel & Co
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
NO SALES ON SATURDAYS Auction list and brokers
Auctioneers Day & Company lists extensive bond and stock offerings with names like Everett Mills Boston brokerage houses and railroads. The notice shows many 19th century securities including Old Colony R R 6s 1897 and Boston & Albany 7s 1892, with a Wednesday and Saturday sale schedule and free appraisals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Mfg. Co
Ipswich Mills
de Vermont & Mass. R. R. Co
Langdon Mfg. Co
Old Colony
R. R
Boston & Albany
Boston Cab Co
Boston Consolidated St
W. End
Do Grand Ave
Cable Ry
Kansas City
City of Omaha
Bur
Chi
Kan. & West
Mt. Bond
Rutland
Air Line
Ogd. & L. Champ
Bostons Stumble in Indianapolis Showdown with Errors
Indianapolis defeats Boston 5 to 4 in a sloppy game at South End grounds. Denny and Nash sparkles for the Indians with two base hits and timely defense while Shomberg and Hornung provide key power. O Rourke backs Boston’s catcher and Seery leads with two runs as Detroit holds pennant lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
South End Grounds
Denny
Kelly
O’ Rourke
R. BH
F. R.be
Ale. Kelly
Seery
Nash
I Shomberg
Wise
O’rourke
Glasscock
Tog Hornung
Proscons
Bostons
Hornung
Shomberg
Qo'rourke
Morrill
Burdock
Stemmyer
Ardner
Seery Brown
Bassett
Shreve
halls—Myers
Powers
Baseball Scoreboard Mismatched City Names In Early Games
A series of box score snippets shows city names paired with similarly named teams and varying scores. Examples include New York-Detroits 12 to 10 and Philadelphia-Philadelphias 14 to 3, with other matchups like Washington-Washingtons 5 to 3 and Manchester-Manchesters 11 to 1. Sunday results list Brooklyn-Louisvilles 9 to 7 and Weehawken St Louis 16 to Metropolitans 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostons
Philadelphia
New York
Chicago
Gothamites
Philadelphias
Chicagos
Detroit
Detroits
New Yorks
Washington
Washingtons
Pittsburgs
Manchester
Manchesters
Salems
Lynn
Lowells
Lynns
Brooklyn
Louisvilles
Brooklyns
Weehawken
N. J
St. Louis
Metropolitans
Boston and New York Citizens Form Stock Company for Osterville Hotel
Prominent citizens from Boston and New York form a stock company to rebuild a summer hotel at Osterville in Sandwich to replace the Cato Chest House destroyed by fire in July. The project is expected to cost about 880,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York
Osterville
Sandwich
West End Lands Auction and Stock Sale Notice
The Trustees of the West End Land Co announce land sales on Beacon Street with brick houses at Carlton and St Marys corners and plans at 65 Equitable Building. Also live stock and carriage auctions at Brighton stalls with a large shipment of horses ponies and wagons to be sold for cash. Full catalogue available in Sunday Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Lackawanna Wasson Company
Bethany
Capital
Edwin R. Holden
William F. Hallstead
Robert Law
John J. McWilliams
Schuyler C. Schenck
Minnesota & Northwestern Road
Iowa
Illinois Central Road
St. Paul
West End Land Co
Samuel Hatch & Co
Congress Street
Beacon Street
St. Mary’s Street
C. K. Kirby
Carlton Street
Harvard Street
Trustee
Equitable Building
Brighton
Warren Avenue
Boston
B. & A. Sales
J. P. Dunsmore
Sunday Herald
Norman Street
West End
Francis Henshaw & Co Auctioneers Directory Entry
Francis Henshaw and Co auctioneers brokers and appraisers operate from 51 State Street in the Merchants Exchange Building First Floor Loom LI with listing details for services offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GY KR. L. Day & Company
No. Si State St
Merchants’ Exchange Suilding
Francis Henshaw & CO
State Street
Loom LI
Horatio Harris & CO
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. R. Vincent
Mer
Skeetch
Charles Street
Kezia Beekman
Parks
Frida
St. Paul’s Church
Annie Clark
Mugwumps
Railroad Matters
the Financial Chronicle
Memphis & Charleston
Wee
Minneapolis & ST. Louis
Louisville & Nashville
Florida Railway and Navigation
Grand Rapids & Indiana
Grand Trunk
Indiana, Bloomington & Western
Keokuk & Western
Esate Ohio & Mississippi
Reading
Ohio
Cassatt
Ers
Pensacola & Memphis Railroad Company
Alabama
Pensacola & Memphis
Florida
Mississippi
Rock Island
el Paso
Denver
Lake Erie & Western
Lily DR
Suffolk N. Bank
Howard N
Lowell Mfg
Lyman Miss
Everett Mills
Falls Mfg
Aannia Appl
Old Colony R. R. Co
New England Glass Co
Boston Wharf Co
Lombard Inc. Co
Grand Trunk RR
Michigan
West End Railway Co
Newmarket Mfg. Co
Fitchburg R.R
Newton Electric Lt. and Power Co
Fitchburg B.R. Co
Boston & Maine R.R. Co
Brookline National Bank
Charles River Embankment Co
Shaw Stocking Co
Consolidated RR
Vermont &S
Rutland RR
Boston Water Power
Little Rock
Fort Smith
Fort Smith Acrip
Maine Central Con
The
Boston Stock Exchange
Cnesea Ib
Varis Ae Co
Continental Mills
Gt. Falls & Con
Metropolitan H
Saco & Ports
Cdl
Vt. & Mass
Boylston Mut
Ins
Lewis Wharf Co
Dorchester Gas Light Co
Manchester & Lawrence
Boston Marine Ins. Co
Boston, Revere Beach
Chicago & West Michigan
Loxston & Alpeny
Northern
N. i
St. Fe
Old Boston
Union Pac
Og. & I. Champ
Northern Pacific Terminal Co
Hoosiers
Deni Diouoius
Asses Cent
Chicaros
Iss
P. Br
Albert Howe & Co
Market Street
8. R. Knights & Co
Washington St
Main St
Cambridgeport
Rcrat Aking Powdex Co
Wall St
N. Y
James Williams
Messrs. C. M. Foster & CO
Chapman & Fenner
Broadway
Nottingham
Brussels
Madras
Richards & CO
John C. Wilmerding
Wilmerding, Hoguet & CO
White St
Townsend & Montan's
Leonard Street
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