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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1897
Page
7
The bitter race for the Boston Democratic city committee chair heats up with three confirmed candidates Corbett Hayes and Gallivan and possible bids from Kennedy Keliher and Lomasney amid plans shaping for a ninth district congressional turnover and a looming caucus showdown.
In Leominster April 16 the Field High School Cadets seethe as Principal Meserve appoints Sergeant Smith as battalion major over Captain Mulqueeney and Lieutenant Tucker. Resignations worsen tensions as School Board member Henry R. Smith exits, citing impropriety and personal motives behind the resignations.
The Metropolitan Water Commission has purchased the West Boylston Manufacturing Company site in Oakdale for 525000, with occupancy to end by June 1918. The move aims to secure pure water for Boston and district towns, altering the Stillwater and Quinapoxet watersheds and raising water levels near mill structures.
The West Ender outlines a coalition led by Hayes of Charlestown and McNary of South Boston aiming to defeat Corbett for Ward 3 committee chair and block Fitzgerald's congressional bid. Lomasney hopes to lead or influence, while Corbett and Hayes vie for strength amid shifting support and a tense power struggle.
Edward L. Quigley ex secretary of the city committee notes in a Postman interview that Corbett should win easily. He cites that Ward 8 residents know both candidates and that Democrats favor Corbett.
Relief in six hours for kidney and bladder diseases is claimed by Brit tite Witte auta Pat. The text promises rapid relief from pain and discomfort and suggests a remedy offered by a company.
An article details internal power struggles within a political circle over mayoral and council seats, naming P J Kennedy Kelcher Gallivan and Corbett contenders. It notes possible support from key figures, the School Board’s limited role, and Major Smith's resignation amid cadet disturbances.
The report notes Senator Quinn aims to succeed Isaac B. Allen but shows he is not fully committed. He would accept deputy insurance commissioner, leaving room for other candidates for council and Congress.
A child defines faith after a week's study as believing in something you know can't be true, as reported in the Indianapolis Journal. The remark reflects a paradoxical view of faith finding belief without affirmation of truth.
An article warns sudden deaths rise from heart disease and promotes Dr Agnew's Cure for the heart as a rapid remedy. The ad claims relief in 30 minutes and offers sales through Woodward Co. and Jaynes Co. at specified Boston addresses.
Otto Sauer of Stamford street West Newton woke to smoke and flames rushing through the floor. He carried his sick wife down from the burning house over a shed roof to firefighters as the lower floor burned away. The blaze was caused by a defective tie and gutted a large part of the home with substantial damage.
Springfield man James D Gill will formally take over as collector of internal revenue for the district of Massachusetts today at noon. He succeeds Edward J Donovan who withdrew two months ago and left the office to Deputy Peter J Hughes.
Three fires yesterday caused significant damage. A one and a half story frame barn at 13 Ritchie Street Roxbury owned by J C Coleman was totally destroyed. A fourth floor fire at 378 Columbus Avenue damaged a brick building owned by Eugene Potter and occupied by Charles Williams due to a gas jet igniting a lace curtain. A frame dwelling on Stamford Street Auburndale owned by Otto Sauer sustained $1000 in damage.
In Fall River on April 16 Ephraim B. Wood of Boston faced trial over the Casino skating rink gallery rail collapse during a February polo game. Twenty two cases were filed but only two heard. verdicts were by agreement and sealed, with jurors told to return Tuesday morning.
The first city performance of Bach's St John Passion took place last evening at Second Church Copley Square directed by H G Tucker. A fifty voice Handel and Haydn Society chorus with soloists Jennie Corea Louise Bruce Brooks George Parker Arthur Wellington and R C Whitten accompanied by organist B L Whelpley and a strong orchestra led by C N Allen impressed the crowd with demanding passages and high notes. The production was praised for its faithful rendering and Tucker's handling of a rarely heard work.
The dialogue recalls a minister’s narrow escape among Fiji Islanders as he prepared to go among them as a missionary, but received a call from a Boston congregation changing his path.
At Williams, Clark & Co a 500 strong crowd of strikers and supporters gathered as workers left. Police protected the exit. a non union worker was assaulted by five men, suffering a cut face and bruises before aid arrived. Assailants fled.
Amesbury reports the death of Hiram Lowell president of Merrimac Hat Company after a paralytic shock. He directed a 300 worker firm for twenty years and led Hiram Lowell & Son boat builders for sixty years. He leaves a widow and six children.
Washington reports say Spain will begin withdrawing part of its Cuban army with the rainy season. Ten thousand troops may depart Havana for Spain, followed by about thirty thousand. Spaniards claim it shows insurrection nearly over, while Cubans say Spain lacks funds to sustain the force.
A Detroit Tribune snippet depicts a defiant woman rebuking Fitzmaurice and insisting on a week's notice from all of her husbands, asserting her right amid humiliation. The exchange emphasizes gendered expectations in marriage and social norms of the era.
Chicago despatches report Charles W. Spalding voluntary assignment of about 400000 in realty and securities toUniversity of Illinois trustees. Depositors push to recover assets, while former university treasurer faces possible criminal action if indemnity fails. Spalding claims depositors to be paid in full and stockholders to receive half capital.
Sacketts Harbor news reports a deadly night in which Mary Crouch and May Daily were shot, with George Allen claiming Wilbur Crouch fired the shots and was responsible. Allen, wounded, said he and Crouch drove the buggy. coroner’s jury blames Crouch, who is jailed in Watertown.
Mary A Livermore speaks on The Immortality of Man at Parker Memorial Sunday evening. A W Keene Musical Society of Boston with Albert Meyer and Willie Beckett performs Wednesday at new Minton Hall Forest Hills. Rev G E Fifield starts a religious meeting series Sunday at Wesleyan Hall Bromfield. Easter services at First Baptist Commonwealth Ave feature New Testament baptism and a musical program. Haydns Creation performed by Helen B Wright Jennie Patrick Walker Gertrude Bimands Palmer Frederick Smith Arthur Beresford under Norman McLeod.
The American Statistical Association held its quarterly meeting at Huntington Hall with Hon Carroll D Wright delivering the feature address on The Life and Work of General Francis A Walker. Wright praised Walker as economist and statistician and likened his life to a great orchestra in harmony.
The body of a man about 40 sits at Point Shirley beneath the pier with a bruised head. He is 5 foot 9, 180 pounds, sandy complexion, wearing blue overalls and a gray overcoat. A Boston newspaper dated April 12, 1897 is in his pocket. Authorities suspect he was a stoker on an English steamer.
Boston cycle company advertises to buy 150 customers for second hand bicycles from all leading makes with prices from $2 to $25 and a large stock of new bicycles from $32.50 to $50. Exchange of old bikes accepted. Hanover at J M Linscott manager 417-17. For sale large ice chest oil tank showcase scales and fixtures in every store No 56 Shawmut area at 23.
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