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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1898

Page

6

Cuban Aid Benefit at Tremont Honors Cuba Sufferers

Judge John W. Corcoran introduced as friend of Cuba at a Tremont Theatre benefit by J V Fuentes. Symphony Orchestra and Signorina Rivlo performed to aid Cuban sufferers under Ladies' Cuban Aid Society. J Lincoln de Zayas praised McKinley while Weyler drew boos and Maine cheers. Stereopticon views of Cuba shown by Charles Mason Fuller. Telegram of regret from Cuban minister Tomas Palma.

John W. Corcoran Tremont Theatre J. V. Fuentes Cuba Maine Weyler McKinley Lee Charles Mason Fuller United States Navy Tomas Palma Julia RK. Purgand Human H. Piller Costarelli

Special Train Service To Nantasket Beach Patriots Day

The railroad runs a special Patriots Day train from Kneeland Street Boston at 9 46 a m on April 19 to Nantasket and Pemberton and returns leaving Pemberton at 6 15 p m with stops at major stations. Round trip excursion rates apply. Beach service will link Nantasket and Pemberton with boats to Boston. See posters for schedules.

New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Kneeland Street Boston Nantasket Pemberton

Labor Body Denounces State Police in New Bedford

The Boston Central Labor Union adopted a resolution deprecating outside police interference in New Bedford and opposing coercion of workers using moral suasion. Other notes include criticism of the Bryan banquet at the American House for non union waiters, a boycott by the National Brewery Workers, and efforts to favor union coal suppliers. Delegates from the Stone Pointers Union were admitted.

Boston Central Labor Union New Bedford Bryan Waiters’ Alliance Democratic State Committee American House William Jennings Bryan National Brewery Workers Milwaukee Republic Mills City Hall Stone Pointers’ Union

Park Employees Union Forms No 7004 in Blatchford Hall

An enthusiastic meeting in Blatchford Hall yesterday organized by A F of L member O Sullivan established a new park employees union as No 7004. Officers were installed and fifty new members were added to the roll.

Union of Park Employees Blatchford Hall O'Sullivan A. F. of L

Massachusetts A F L council opposes souvenirs scheme

The executive council of the Massachusetts branch of the A F L held a brief session. It condemned the souvenir and hand book system as a means to fleece business men. A motion denouncing the scheme was adopted and specific books named. Pierce and Murray were authorized to visit Hayoke to organize there. The legislative committee’s report was endorsed and tasked to push the bakers’ bills through the Legislature.

Massachusetts A. F. of L Pierce Murray Hayoke

Plays and actors on Boston stages this week

The article lists adaptations and cast for Tonight shows including The First Violin at the Park and Truth at the same venue. It notes Edith Mason’s return in The Gypsy Baron and mentions Nellie Lynch and other performers at Boston theatres. It also previews Chimes of Normandy at Grand Opera House and Coliseum acts, with extra matinees on Patriots Day.

Boston Eugene Tompkins Opera-In-English Cypsy Baron Sir Bille Eugen Courvoieler Her von Francius Friedheim Eugen Miss Hallam May Wedderburn Anna Sartorius Frau Schmidt Sigmund Sir Peter Adelaide Koln Elberthal the Park Clarence E. Holt Judge Conkwright the Tremont Boston Museum Stock Company Nellie Lynch Miss Muffett Spain Miss Lynch Castle Square Normandy Grand Opera House Lyric Company Columbia Boston Theatre Keith London George B. McLellan New Casino Review Austin & Stone Kid” Lavigne

Hebrew notes show Patriots Day events across societies

Hebrew societies observe Patriots Day with gatherings and dances. The Young Men's Hebrew Association hosts a ball at Minot Hall and the Progress Club holds a hoe down at 7 West Concord Street. Additional events include the Hirsch Club hall in Copley Hall and talks by Rabbi Raphael Lasker and Rabbi Samuel H. Schoher.

Young Men's Hebrew Association Minot Hall Progress Club Concord Street Hirsch Club Copley Hall Young Men's Hebrew Union Hanover Street Utopian Club Shawmut Avenue Hebrew Women's Sewing Society Raphael Lasker Samuel H. Schoher West Hndow Aid Association St. Andrew's

Knights of Columbus Form Back Bay Council In Boston

The Knights of Columbus in this state admitted forty one Catholic young men from Back Bay as the new Back Bay Council. The ceremony and installation occurred at Paul Revere Hall Mechanics Building with about four hundred visiting knights in attendance.

Order of the Knights of Columbus Back Bay Paul Revere Hall Mechanics’ Building New Back Bay Knights of Columbus

Knights Confer Degrees At Mt Pleasant Council Event

Dr. Francis D Donoghue chosen grand knight organized the council with young district leaders. Exercises began at 2 and lasted past 11 with the Mt Pleasant Council officers conducting the first two degrees and District Deputy William S McNary handling the third. Notable officers included State Deputy Edward Learn State Secretary William J O'Brien and several district deputies and grand knights.

Francis D. Donoghue Back Bay Mt. Pleasant Council of Roxbury G. K. Thomas Fay D. G

Ingersoll Speaks on Thanksgiving Sermon in Boston Theatre

Robert G. Ingersoll filled the Boston Theatre with hundreds for a Thanksgiving Sermon, replaying his familiar progress of mankind from primitive dens to modern comforts. He mocked the church for predestination and unhelpful faith while praising scientists and thinkers as the true drivers of progress.

Robert G. Ingersoll Boston Chicago Mr. Ingersoll Jefferson Jackson Lincoln Grant McKinley Humboldt Helmholtz Haeckel Buchner

Alderman Palmer Dies After Brief Illness

Alderman John Sturgis Palmer of Newton died at his home after a short typhoid pneumonia illness. Born in Boston in 1837, he moved to Newton over forty years ago and served in the Common Council in 1876 and 1897. He worked in the shoe industry before entering electrical construction and belonged to Eliot Congregational Church and the Newton Club.

Newton John Sturgis Palmer Mr. Palmer Boston

Associates of Wards 20 and 24 hold weekly meeting

The groups convened at Glover's Corner with Mr. McGovern presiding. Members criticized city works for poor street conditions from Savin Hill to Field's Corner citing six inch mud holes and standing water. They plan to field candidates for May caucuses and thanked the Post for its anti monopoly efforts.

Glover's Corner Savin Hill Field’s

Graham's Genuine Southern Specialty at Boston Music Hall Last Show

Tomorrow Patriots Day night at Music Hall in Boston Graham's Genuine Southern Specialty and Cake Walk company presents a finale of buck and wing acrobatics and varied entertainment. The aggregion offers a crowded program of theatrical and musical numbers.

Patriots Music Hall Graham Boston Buck Wing

Attorney General Rejects Quincy Bid to Block Street Pipes

The Attorney General declines to sign an information against Eastern Cold Storage Company over street digging for pipes in Boston. He cites that temporary disturbances do not justify public nuisance action and that municipal control suffices. He notes legislative sanction already granted and questions substantial public danger.

State House Hastern Cold Storage Company Quincy Corporation Quincy Hastern Boston Eastern Cold Storage Company Hoston Quincey Market Cold Storage Company Quincy Market Cold Storage Company Massachusetts City of St. 1898 Board of Aldermen Attorney-General Jamaica Plain Aqueduct Corporation Mass Tudor Ice Company Metropolitan Railroad Lynn & Boston Railroad Company Gray Ubi Supra Commonwealth

Medical claims of instant cure for blood poison and vigor loss

An advertisement warns that blood poisoning can be cured immediately and vigor restored by a “wise course of treatment” and appeals to men troubled by sexual passions. It describes impurity as the root cause and promises sympathy, relief, and renewed health.

Dr. Hallock Court St Boston Hallock Medical Institute Court Street Mass

Old Dr Jacksons regulator promises quick relief to women

A Boston advertisement touts OLD DR. JACKSON'S monthly regulator claiming thousands of women saved from self harm. It offers $1000 refund if not relieved within 24 hours and lists offices at 237 Tremont Street and P O Box 3071 with free advice and Sunday hours.

J. E. Bishop Boylston St

Attorney General Abatement Authority Cited in Public Nuisance Info

The Attorney General argues for filing informations to curb nuisances endangering the public while reserving discretion to withhold his name in cases of technical nuisances that do not threaten public rights. He states the aim is to aid private litigation where appropriate and to protect public safety.

Hosea M. Knowlton

Waterfront Vessels Move and Sailors Change Roles

Steamer Queensmore ends trips Avonmouth service and shifts to summer London Montreal route. Gettysburg and Gipsum King towboats launched at Wilmington for coal and plaster towing, with a sister ship planned. Steamer Boston arrives with 115 passengers and 3826 lobster packages from Yarmouth, Mayor G W Johnson aboard. Crew changes occur as pilots and captains shift between vessels. The 6th anniversary of the loss of the steamer Atlantic is noted.

Queensmore Avonmouth, Inc London Montreal Philadelphia & Reading Gettysburg Philadelphia George Taylor Windsor N. S Staten Island Harry Blizzard Morse Tug Co W. Morse Harlan & Hollingsworth Wilmington Del Boston Lewis Wharf Yarmouth G. W. Johnson Nova Scotia S. F. Stanwood A. FE. Ellis George Lawler Hesper No Reuben Stubbs Juno Atlantic Brookline Atlantic Works Long Wharf Jamaica United States

Wagon incident injures Frank Seller in South Boston

Frank Seller of 23 Ruggles street drove with his wife and child in Marine Park South Boston yesterday. A runaway horse tipped the buggy near the pier, throwing Seller to the street and causing internal injuries while his wife and child escaped. He was taken to hospital.

Frank Seller Ruggles Street Marine Park Boston Fen Mpeise Soret Seller Thepital

Brewster Island Visit By Cheney Couple

State street traffic carried a party by harbor towboat Emily to the Brewsters islands near Bast Light. Benjamin P. Cheney and his bride Julia Arthur traveled with a doctor and nurse, trunks and flowers, to rest at their summer home and plan short yacht trips if weather allows.

State Street Long Wharf Stubbs Benjamin P. Cheney Julia Arthur Brewsters Island Erate

Liners St Paul and Vaul Prepare for Philadelphia Conversion

The American line steamer St Paul arrived in New York from Southampton and is to depart for Philadelphia at 5 am to be converted into an auxiliary cruiser for the navy. War talk reduced passenger lists but drew crowds to the pier, while cargo hoists operated ahead of the 5 am departure.

New York Vaul Southamton Philadelph United States Navy Englelmer Dwen St. Paul Spain Lne

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