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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1897

Page

2

Sullivan and Mace Discuss Six Round Private Bout

Promoters Jim Mace and John L Sullivan representatives met at the Reynolds Hotel to arrange a limited six rounds contest to be held in this city or New York. A private six round bout for bigger financial returns was proposed. Mace left for New York to discuss Creedon’s English trip.

Jim’ Mace John L.sullivan Reynolds New York Mace Sullivan E. C. Rivers California A. C Slavin San Francisco Frank Dunn England Fitzsimmons Fitz Lake Julian Dan Creedon

Barrows Welcomed at North Dorchester Republican Banquet

The North Dor Chester Republican Club held its second annual banquet at the United States Hotel with Governor Wolcott among the guests. Congressman Barrows and Speaker Bates addressed themes of Republican patriotism and protection, praising tariff policy and arbitration while urging prosperity and national unity.

Gold Dorchester North Dorchester Republican Club United States Governor Wolcott Samuel J. Barrows John L. Bates House William Henry Cook Milford F. A. Ruggles George P. Cutter Caleb F Republican Party Lincoln Harrison Sherman Cuba

Rev. James J. Dunlop Installed as Roxbury Pastor

At Roxbury Presbyterian Church a special service confirmed and installed Rev. James J. Dunlop of Greenport L L as pastor. The ceremony included readings, prayers, charges to pastor and people, and an installing prayer followed by a reception hosted by the new pastor and his wife.

Roxbury Presbyterian Church James J. Dunlop Greenport L. L J. T. Black Boston A. ©. Saunders W. KE. Archibald M. D. Kneeland D. D Roxbury Kenneth McKay Houston Dunlop R. W. Peach Quincy L. H. Angier Scott F. Hershey Mr. Dunlop

Sewall Confirmed as Minister to Hawaii and Other Nominations

Harold M. Sewall was confirmed as minister to Hawaii. The vote highlighted his Republican ticket advocacy while noting his father Arthur Sewall’s Democratic VP nomination. Additional confirmations include Spencer Pettis Gracey of Massachusetts as marshal in Fuchan China and James A. Smith of Vermont as consul at Leg horn Italy. Harrison of Pennsylvania named agent and consul-general at Cairo and Davenport of New Hampshire as first deputy commissioner of pensions.

Washington Harold M. Sewall Hawaii Arthur Sewall Senate Spencer Pettis Gracey Massachusetts United States Fuchan China James A. Smith Vermont Leghorn Italy Thomas Harrison Pennsylvania Cairo Egypt James I. Davenport New Hampshire

Funeral for Harriet S. Doherty at SS Peter and Paul

Relatives and intimate friends attended the funeral for Harriet S. Doherty at the Church of SS Peter and Paul. A high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev Father Ryan. Miss Mary Quinn sang The Cross and Crown. Pallbearers included Paul H. Shannon Francis J. Murray Charles I. Leonard Francis Rowan Edward E. Shannon and Joseph E. Murray. Interment followed at Holy Cross Cemetery Brookline.

Harriet S. Doherty SS. Peter and Paul Father Ryan Mary Quinn Fast Cambridge Paul H. Shannon Francis J. Murray Charles I. Leonard Francis Rowan Edward E. Shannon Joseph E. Murray Holy Cross Cemetery Brookline

Senate Debates Bankruptcy Bill and Filibuster Clash

In Washington the Senate debated committee actions and a filibuster charged at length. Senator Morgan of Alabama condemned House adjournments and urged seriousness while Allen pressed a no business until vacancies are filled rule, prompting sharp exchanges with Chandler. The session also noted the death of Representative Holman and a brief memorial adjournment.

Washington Senate Morgan Alabama Nelson Minnesota Holman Butler Pop N. C House Mr. Morgan Allen Chandler Rep N. H United States Senate Aller Mr. Chandler

Turkish envoy Iasigi returns to Boston on embezzlement charges

Joseph A. Iasigi former Turkish consul general arrives back in Boston from New York under guard after being extradited. He faces a Suffolk grand jury indictment for embezzling 135000 of trust funds and is held at the Tombs awaiting arraignment in the Superior Criminal Court.

Joseph A. Iasigi New York Boston Turkey Iasigi Albemarle United States Suffolk Coe Grand Jury Lasigi United States Marshal Brown United States Supreme Court Ludlow Street District Court Frederic R. Coudert Collins Mahony New Haven Hartford Pemberton Square Jasigi Kelly Superior Criminal Court Rome Ricccotti Garibaldi Greece Manlio Garibaldi Teutonic Garibaldi C. A. Barattoni

Lecture on Harriet Beecher Stowe by Miss Baldwin

A notable audience gathered at Cambridge High School to hear Miss Marta Js Baldwin deliver a lecture on Harriet Beecher Stowe. Baldwin, principal of the Agass School, repeated the talk first given February 22 before the Arts and Sciences group at Brook.

Cambridge Marta Js Baldwin Harriet Beecher Stowe Miss Baldwin Agass

Attempted robbery at Fisher & Co. wine and liquor shop

About 9 o clock last evening two men tried to enter the Fisher & Co. store at 19 Exchange Street, occupied also by Fairbanks & Co. cigar dealers. They fled when Officer Colby of Division 2 approached after spotting a broken plate glass front.

Fisher & Co Fairbanks & Co Colby

Senate Session Ends As Debate On Bankruptcy Bill Advances

The Senate debated the Nelson bankruptcy bill after tense exchanges over procedural rules. Senator Allen faced questions about behind the scenes actions while Mr. Gear accused him of prior charges, leading to an executive session and a 34 to 22 vote on the substitute.

Senate Allen Chandler Gear Rep Alien Nelson Enate

War veteran recovers using Doan's Kidney Pills

Edwin Dickson of Somerville near Mount Pleasant Street, a veteran of the 56th Maine Regiment and G A R member, details kidney pain and back trouble after war exposure. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relief and urges others to obtain the medicine from local druggists or by mail from Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY.

Somerville Mount Pleasant St Edwin Dickson Fitchburg Dickson 56Th Maine Petersburg Alexandria Doan Dean Foster-Milburn Co U. S Buffalo N. Y

Appeal of Labor Memorial to President and Cabinet

A memorial from the Federation of Labor appeals to the President and Cabinet for swift relief for working Americans facing poverty. It urges prompt, nonpartisan action and calls for amendments to strengthen enforcement of the federal eight hour law on all public works for the United States government.

United States Washington Federation of Labor

Greek front lines shift as Turks retreat amid heavy fighting

Reports describe intense battles east of the St George monastery with Greek Evzones and artillery pressuring Circassians and Turkish forces. Turkish retreat toward Elassona follows severe casualties, while Greek civilians flee in panic toward Larissa as hospitals fill and surgical aid surges.

St. George Monastery Mati Ligaria Elasonna Mastropas Ligarsia Milouia Elassona Tyrnava Karavali Ligara Larissa Pliny Pompeii Mt. Vesuvius Davellis Macedonia

Greeks Hold Their Own in Greek Turkish War

London reports indicate Tyrnavo still stands while Nezeros remains in Turkish hands. 10,000 Turks engage near Larissa as Crown Prince Constantine arrives. Greeks hold positions along the frontier amid grave prospects. Western Greek fleet moves to Epirus. Hare Pasha may resign if forced from Dardanelles.

London Tyrnavo Nezeros Larissa Constantine Athens Loucas Epirus Hare Pasha Dardanelles Standard Mati

Greece Seeks Global Help as War mobilizes volunteers

Athens reports broad offers of aid to Greece as authorities aim to enlist 40 000 volunteers by early next week. Epirotes prepare to move to Epirus aid, while 200 Greek volunteers and 60 American Greeks sail for Athens. National League funds passage for 1000 Garibaldians and the Pan-Hellenic steamer Albania heads to Rimini to recruit 30 Italians ready to fight.

Ondon Athens Epirus Marseilles National League of Greece Ethnike Hetairia Piraeus Albania Rimini Rome Greece

Angell Sees Greece Turmoil. Turkey Likely to Prevail

In Chattanooga on April 22 James B Angell President McKinleys appointee to Turkey discussed the Greco Turkish dispute. He predicted Turkey would ultimately win and Greece could be totally annihilated if left unchecked. He warned Europe may become involved and praised Turkish fighting qualities.

Chattanooga Tenn James B. Angell McKinley Turkey Angellea Greece Europe

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