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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1891

Page

8

Vacant Bishopric Draws Wide Field of Candidates

Trinity Church parishioners fear losing Dr. Phillips Brooks as they await the Massachusetts Episcopal Diocese convention on April 29 and 30. Clergy candidates include Rev. Phillips Brooks, Rev. Dr. Huntington, Bishop Talbot, Dr. Eliphalet N. Potter, and Rev. F B Allen. Interviews indicate uncertain results and a possible outside-state choice, with Massachusetts clergymen unlikely to be elected.

Paddock Massachusetts Episcopal Diocesan Trinity Church Phillips Brooks Huntington Bishop Talbot Eliphalet N. Potter Potter Bishop Potter New York Hobart College Geneva N. Y Frederick B. Allen Brooks B. F. Allen Fotter Dr. Huntington Massachusetts Talbot F. &. Allen Robert Cinthrop

Mapie Speaks on Asiatic Mission Work at First Baptist

Dr Henry C Mapie home secretary of the American Baptist Union spoke last night at the First Baptist Church Commonwealth Avenue detailing his six years in Japan China and other Asiatic fields. He defended missionary efforts against claims of failure and described improved local habits and schools. The talk noted reduced debt from 100000 to 65000 and aims to clear the balance by May along with generous gifts from Clarendon Street Church.

First Baptist Church Commonwealth Avenue Henry C. Mapie American Baptist Union Mapie Japan China Maine Baptist Church Dr. Mapie Mason Burmah Stanley Livingstone Phillips India Plegave Mox

Sermon Marks Piersons Debut at Somerville Unitarian Church

The Rev. William H. Pierson, former Fitchburg pastor, preached his first sermon as pastor of the First Unitarian Church of Somerville to a large congregation. He spoke on the Hebrew word congregation and urged a universal church concept, aligning Unitarian aims with liberal and reformist thought in New England.

W. H. Pierson Unitarian Church Somerville William H. Pierson Fitchburg First Unitarian Church Pierson Congregational Churches of New England Unitarian Congregational Church John the Baptist Jordan Calvin Channing Boston Congregational Church Harvard University Christo E Ecclesia Medford

Hotels Names in Listings Across U S Cities

A long roster of guests and residents is shown in hotel and lodging listings with names from New York Toronto Syracuse Montpelier and more. Individuals include J W Owens G Denting F Solomon Miss E Greybrook D A Kemp W E Harvey Mrs W B Grant and many others across cities like Providence Chicago Boston and Philadelphia.

United States J. W. Owens G. Denting F. Solomon E. Greybrook D. A. Kemp New York W. E. Harvey Toronto Providence W. A. Houghton C. T.upton Chattanooga A. F. Horner Baltimore A. F. Worcester Townsend W. Hanson Portland E. D. Wiggins Billingham Mr. H. Reddish Lynn American C. Baker Belfast Eng C. L. Gray Bangor B. C. Gibson W. H. Bovering Nashua N. H Edward Williams Owell Quincy J. T. Hale Cambridge A. S. Eaton Salem F. M. Daniels G. F. Davis Newton F. Moulton Crawford J. G. Rover Mr. Morris E. 3. Young New Haven T. Beand Newark N. J F. DuBois

Notable Local and Regional Deaths Across Several States

John A. Grier longtime freight agent for West Shore and former Michigan Central dies at his Chicago home Saturday grippe claims him. George Draper of this city dies in New York at 53. Boston born Harvard graduate who spent much time abroad. Andrew T. Wood prominent Mason and Knight of Pythias dies suddenly of pneumonia at Newport Kentucky and is buried with Masonic and Pythian honors. Edward W. Packard, 22, dies of convulsions at Stoneham while farming. Judge Henry Souther, Lynn leader, dies on the street. born 1826 and once Erie corporation judge. He returned to Lynn in 1887 and remained active in public and private works.

John A. Grier West Shore Line Michigan Central Chicago Mr. Grier George Draper New York Boston Harvard College Sr. Draper Andrew T. Wood Pythias Newport K. L Edward W. Packard Stoneham Henry Souther Lynn Erie Penn

Woman Jumped From Malden Bridge Into Mystic River

Yesterday morning around 8:80 o clock a woman leapt into the Mystic River from the Malden bridge. Officer Campbell and helpers pulled her from the water, a scarf fight followed, she resisted stimulants, a prayer book bearing the name Kate Keefe was found, she was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital and identified as living at 382 Main Street Charles town. No motive given for the act.

Malden Mystic River Campbell Fred Oakes H. O. Goodwin Gunter Kate Keefe Massachusetts General Hospital Main Street Charlestown

Counterfeit Dollar Attempt At Casino Restaurant

Walter D. Eddy and Harry Trainor entered the Casino restaurant at 987 Washington Street yesterday morning and tried to pass counterfeit silver dollars. After the cashier rejected the first bill Eddy pocketed it, and Trainor tossed a second fake. They were arrested for attempting to pass counterfeit money.

Walter D. Eddy Harry Trainor Washington Street Eddy Trainor

Constructive Drawing in Grammar School Education

The seventh Prang Art Educational Conference focuses on constructive drawing and its relation to form study and industrial art. John S. Clark outlines objective primary work and gradual shift to imaginative use of mental images, while J F Hopkins from Pratt Institute discusses teaching form study to constructive drawing, orthographic projection, and the workshop method.

Prang John S. Clark J. F. Hopkins Pratt Institute Brooklyn Hopkins Clapp Brackett Cambridge Jones Leavitt

NOTES TO fTAVERNER ON STREET MANNERS FROM BOSTON

A reader praises comments on women using full width of plank walks. The writer argues for shared space where two can pass without forcing pedestrians into a mud filled path. Written from Boston on March 23.

Taverner Post Sir Walter Rale Boston

Massachusetts High School Teachers Association Opens Session

The closing session of the twenty fourth annual convention of the Massachusetts Association of Classical and High School Teachers met at the Boston Latin School hall at 9 30 a m with President McDonald presiding A three member committee to study mathematical preparation for college was appointed and officers for the year elected Samuel Thurber as president and several vice presidents, secretaries and a treasurer named. A paper on work accomplished in Massachusetts grammar schools was read by John D Billings and discussed by school officials and Harvard President Ellot.

High School Teachers’ Association Massachusetts Association of Classical and Boston Latin School McDonald T. H. Safford Williams College Safford William Fuller Lynn F. W. Freeborn Webster Grammar School Cambridge Massachusetts Goodwin Newton High School Francis Cogswell Goodrich Salem High School John T, Prince State Board of Education Dill Andrew School Boston Ellot Harvard

Funeral of William T Bramhall in Brookline

The funeral for William T Bramhall proceeded from his Vernon street home in Brookline at 3 PM yesterday. Reverend Charles G. Ames of the Church of the Disciples Boston led the services which drew a large gathering. Burial was at Mount Auburn.

William T. Bramhall Vernon Street Brookline Charles G. Ames Church of the Disciples Boston Mount Auburn

Auction Sidelights on Old West Church Sale

A transparency of doubt surrounds the April 14 sale of the Old West Church as Samuel Hatch & Co are appointed to auction if terms are met. The Standing Committee may issue the deed, while the mystery purchaser remains silent. Rev Brooke Herford urges West Church union with the Society of the Good Samaritan at Huntington avenue.

Old West Church Messrs Samuel Hatch & Co Post Hatch Church Committee Brooke Herford Arlington Street The West Church Society of the Good Samaritan Hich Murdock Huntington Avenue

Grave charge against Michael Cavanagh in wife’s death

Michael Cavanagh of 332 Commercial Street was arrested last evening by Officers Burns and Elaridge on suspicion of inflicting injuries on his wife Reana, who died last evening after seeking refuge with her sister at 3 Cushman Avenue. Dr Eliot found bruises and a medical examiner's involvement indicated. Cavanagh remains in custody pending examination.

Michael Cavanagh Commercial Street Burns Elaridge Station 1 Reana Cavanagh Rebecca Doherty Cushman Avenue Hanley Eliot Cavanaghh

Community notices and lectures in Boston events

A roundup of Saturday activities includes Rev Joseph H Crocker speaking on Congregational Polity at Channing Hall, and meetings of the Fruit and Produce Exchange and the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Also reports from West End Industrial School exhibition, George A Gordon on Leadership at the YMCA, and Papyrus Club resolutions on ex-President Alexander Young. February 1891 charity reports show 3763 family inquiries and 1414 replies.

Channing Hall Joseph H. Crocker Fruit and Produce Exchange Interstate Commerce Commission Massachusetts Horticultural Society West End Industrial School St. Andrew’s Hall Chambers Street George A. Gordon Old South Church Boston Young Men’s Christian Association Gordon American Association For the Advancement of Physical Education Union Hall Colonel Greenleaf U.S.A Dr. Scudder Harvard Medical School Papyrus Club Revere House Alexander Young

Baltimore Politicians Clash Over Roosevelt Intimidation Claim

The Post prints a letter criticizing Commissioner Roosevelt for "intimidating" Baltimore politicians during Monday's election via glare. The writer argues Roosevelt upholds civil service law and faces hostility from a political faction that values power over legality.

Post Baltimore Roosevelt

Recognition Service for Rev J W Garton at Old Cambridge Baptist

A large Cambridge congregation attended a recognition service for Rev J W Garton as pastor of the Old Cambridge Baptist Church held last evening. Invocations and addresses were delivered by ministers William Howe H Spalding L G C Barnes Alexander McKenzie with greetings by E H Hall and fellowship by A E Reynolds. Scripture was read by D G Lyon and a responsive psalm led by T rv Briggs.

Cambridge J. W. Garton Cambridge Baptist Church William Howe D.D H. Spalding L. GC. Barnes Alexander McKenzie E. H. Hall A. E. Reynolds James McWhinnie D. G. Lyon T. Rv. Briggs

French Line opens Boston office for New England travelers

The Compagnie Generale Transatlantique opens a Boston office at 102 State Street to serve New England passengers after a successful three month trial. Mr Duncan Bailly-Blanchard, with ten years at the New York passenger department, will head the Boston branch.

Compagnie Générale ‘Transatlantique New York Havre State Street Boston New England Duncan Bailly-Blanchard

Relief for Smokers: Soden Pastilles Endorsement

Dr F L Feigenblatt reports success with Soden Mineral Pastilles for throat irritation from smoking. Genuine boxes should carry the signature and testimonial of Sir Morrell Mackenzie. price 506.

F. L. Feigenblatt Sir Morrell Mackenzie

Attacks on Mr Savage Drawn From Observations Abroad

A reader defends Mr Savage and expands on religious doubt and reform. He recalls Smyrna in 1878 and a British officer explaining British religious obedience, recounts a rector who resigned over doubt and found support, cites Jesuits and Catholic clergy, and notes Italy’s outward piety masking insincerity. He argues for a higher ethics in church and society. Boston April 3 1891. B

Savage Smyrna Baer Turkey Constantinople England Dong Clergias Church of Europe Rome Europa Italy Peter America Boston

Tariff debate pictured in Concord meeting notice

Colonel Albert Clarke and General Hazard Stevens have been invited by the Woman's Suffrage League of Concord to discuss tariff issues. The event, at Town Hall on April 8 at 7 30 p m, will consider free raw materials and related topics with a Boston train at 9 33 p m.

Concord Albert Clarke Home Market Club Hazard Stevens New England Tariff Reform League Woman’s Suffrage League of Mass Town Hall Boston Way

From another point of view on Catholic and Episcopal concerns

A reader writes to Taverner urging balanced critique of Episcopal Church duties and clerical vows. He cites sermons by Bishop Potter and Dr Huntington in The Churchman, argues Catholics deserve fair, respectful treatment, and advocates presenting the Catholic view alongside Anglican critiques. Dated March 23.

Taverner M. J. Savage Episcopal Church Potter Huntington Grace Church New York McQueary

Publishers' Notes Review New Books and Translations

Macmillan will publish William Winter's Gray Days and Gold and a new edition of Shakspere's England in uniform style. Scribners issues Peace of the Church by Dr W R Huntington, a study on church union and creed issues. Also featured is KR Dabney, translator of She Fidelgas of Casa Mourisca, with Portuguese life features from Fayal and U S consul family history including Civil War era coal trade and Frigate Azores.

Macmillan & Co William Winter Shakspere England Scribners Church Union Grace Church New York W. R. Huntington Azores

Connecticut Breweries Company organized with 700000 capital

The Connecticut Breweries Company has been organized under Connecticut law with capital stock of 700000. It bought the Meriden and Bridgeport breweries, reports show total net profits of 142086 54 for 1889 and 1890. Directors include D Trubee, T L Watson, W H Stevenson, J W Coe, and others. Subscrip tions run April 6 to 11 at several finance houses in Boston New York and Bridgeport.

Connecticut Breweries Company David Trubee Pec Pequonucok National Bank of Bridgeport Thomas L. Watson Consolidated Stock Exchange New York William H. Stevenson Housatonic Railroad Company John W. Coe Meriden Bartholomew & Coe Albert Winner John H. McMahon P. W. Wren American Loan & Trust Company Messrs. Hornblower & Weeks Boston Farmers’ Loan & Trust Company Messrs. Watson & Gibson

The New Catholic Bishop of Dallas

The Rev. Dr. Thomas Brennan of this diocese was today consecrated bishop of the Roman Catholic see, Dallas, Tex. About fifty priests participated in the ceremonies.

Dallas Penn Thomas Brennan Tex

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