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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1897

Page

5

Preacher Attacks Boston Prosecution of Martin

The Rev Dr Brady sermonizes on legal plunder and General Martin, praising his character and warning against corrupt elements in Boston. He condemns the prosecution as spiteful and notes Martin’s vigilance against vice while condemning saloon influence. Evening talk focuses on Joseph Kelley, the banker killer, and democratic critiques of money’s decay.

People’s Temple Brady General Martin Martin Bagnio Scannell Boston Eli Joseph Kelley Kelley Reformatory

Lillian Gordon Pym Earns RCM Diploma in London

Boston student Lillian Gordon Pym passed the Royal College of Music examination in London last Friday and earned the associate diploma. Born in Boston sixteen years ago, she has studied five years abroad and received a pianist medal from the allied boards and the Royal Academy of Music license. Her father is James Pym of the Herald composing room staff.

London Lillian Gordon Pym Boston Royal College of Music Miss Pym Associated Board Royal Academy of Music James Pym Herald Composing Room

Dorchester Fire Damages Two Homes On Clayton Street

A late night alarm for a 9 13 reported blaze at 91 Clayton Street Dorchester unoccupied dwelling caused $1000 damage and spread to the adjacent two and a half story home owned and occupied by Henry J Godfrey with an additional $500 loss.

Dorchester Clayton Street Henry J. Godfrey

Grand stands sold on speculation at Riverside crowds

A bustling day on Riverside Drive drew at least 100000 visitors to the tomb area as unfinished mansions advertise catering services. Spectators swarmed between morning and night, with sellers lining the roads selling seats on grand stands erected on speculation.

Naval demonstration set to be an imposing affair

The white squadron has prepared for days with great ships cleaned and polished and overhauled as if just launched. Acting Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt remarks on the forthcoming display.

Roosevelt

Ships disperse after ceremonies end

The ceremonies conclude and the ships may disperse to their respective destinations.

Escort plan for President McKinley arrival and parade

General Daniel Butterfield oversees escort duty for the President. Three mounted officers meet the ferry at Twenty third street tomorrow at 4 PM to ensure the carriage passage to the hotel is unobstructed. Major Roe leads Squad iron A on Tuesday from Madison square to Madison avenue, with ceremonies beginning at 11 AM at the monument, and the Dolphin naval review landing at West Fifty second street guarded along the parade route.

Daniel Butterfield Twenty-third Street Roe Madison Square Fifth Avenue Hotel McKinley Fifth Avenue Twenty-fourth Street Broadway Sixth Avenue Twenty Sixth Street Madison Avenue One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Street West Fifty-second Street

Distinguished Guests Arriving for City Visit

The city fills with arrivals as trains bring guests to hotels. Governor Walcott of Massachusetts and staff are at the Holland House. General Buckner and other dignitaries stay at the Fifth Avenue Hotel as preparations for a royal list continue. President’s party, cabinet members, and foreign representatives are expected on a special Pennsylvania line train tomorrow. Vice-President Hobart will arrive at 10:30 a.m. with senators, Reed, and a Senate committee, plus generals and admirals. reception details unfold.

Roger Walcott Massachusetts Dalton Boston Holland House Fifth Avenue Hotel Simon Bolivar Buckner J. B. Castleman M. B. Belknap Kentucky O. J. Howard John M. Schofield St. Augustine Fla Strong

Lancers Lead for New York Grant Celebration

Troop A of the National Lancers the first Massachusetts unit to leave for New York for the Grant celebration. About sixty men march from the armoury via Washington Street led by the Lynn Cadet Band, then board the Fall River train for Park Square station. Crowds cheer as they depart, the band playing Onward Christian Soldiers.

The National Lancers Massachusetts New York Washington Street Lynn Lancers Park Square Fall River Oscar A. Jones Dorris Young

All Saints Church Dedication at Belmont by Bishop Lawrence

All Saints Church Belmont was dedicated yesterday by Bishop Lawrence who opened services. The ceremony featured the rector Rev Edward Rand and assisted clergy. Talks followed on church welcome to diverse groups, noting suburban influence on city futures. The Gothic rubble building sits at Common and Clark, 76 by 43 feet with a prominent tower.

All Saints Belmont Lawrence Edward A. Rand Mr. Rand Thomas F. Fales Christ Church, Waltham S. W. Raymond St. John’s Church Arlington J. Benton Werner Church of Our Redeemer Lexington H. G. Wood Winthrop Hubert Wells Christ’s Church Waltham Francis Webster Church of the Ascension Common and Clark Streets

Bicyclist Slips in Jamaica Plain Accident

Pearlston of 77 Poplar street suffered a severe fall yesterday afternoon while cycling down a steep hill behind Ward's Pond Jamaica Plain. He tried to cut between a carriage and a bicycle, collided with the carriage, and was thrown to the ground breaking his collar bone and shoulder blade. He refused aid and rode a car with a friend to reach City Hospital.

Pearlston Poplar Street Ward's Pond Jamaica Plain City Hospital

Smallpox Case Reported in Somerville Family

A young man named George Woods, 30, living at 30 Gorham Street with his wife and two week old child, contracted smallpox. He works at Henderson Bros. in North Cambridge. The house was quarantined with a red flag and guards. other residents were vaccinated and isolated.

West Somerville George Woods Gorham Street Henderson Bros North Cambridge Woods

Tour by Royal Blue Line Five Days in Washington Trip to Mt Vernon

Personal itinerary for a five day Royal Blue Line tour includes Washington visits Mt Vernon and Philadelphia with first class hotel accommodations. Stop-over privileges and all expenses covered for 27 dollars. For itinerary contact A. J. Simmons N. B. A. 211 Washington street Boston.

Royal Blue Line Washington Mt. Vernon Philadelphia A. J. Simmons Washington Street Boston

Deer Pests Grow in Sayville Fields and War Vessels Move Toward Grant's Tomb

Deer have become a major pest to Long Island farmers with widespread damage to wheat rye and corn in Sayville and Bohemia as farmers improvise scare devices. Meanwhile Rear Admiral Bunce orders full dress ships to Grant's Tomb for a memorial parade with salutes and a land parade, detailing ship formations and personnel in attendance.

Sayville L. L Long Island Bohemia Joseph Sebek Louis Hubal Hubal Sebek

Hebrew School Examinations Show Satisfactory Results

About three hundred pupils from the North and West End Hebrew schools were examined in Hebrew language yesterday afternoon before Rabbis Bhocher Margolis and Friderman. The tests, held at 12 Baldwin Place and 16 Compton Street, were very satisfactory as the children attend after public school hours.

West End Bhocher Margolis Friderman Baldwin Place Compston Street

President to Review Fleet Aboard Dolphin in Late Afternoon

The President will review the fleet from the Dolphin between 4 and 5 p.m. salutes will be fired as he passes each ship while unarmed craft man the yards and fly colors. At sunset the notice advertises treatment for rheumatism neuralgia and nervous disorders at the John H Woodbury Institute in Boston offering static electricity therapies.

McKinley Dolphin John H. Woodbury Institute Boston

In Memory of Grant Observed in Brooklyn Church

In memory of General Grant exercises were held at Simpson M E Church in Brooklyn. The Rev Dr Inglehart presided with Colonel Fred Grant Mayor Strong of New York and Mayor Wurster of Brooklyn on the platform. The pulpit bore emblems and a portrait of Grant.

New York General Grant Simpson M. E Brooklyn Inglehart Fred Grant Mayor Strong Wurster Strong Grant

W2W Church Planned by South Medford Baptists

The Rev. William W. Wakeman announced during the South Medford Baptist Sunday school that Baptists of South Medford will organize a church society. The plan aims to establish a local church presence in the Medford area.

Baptists of South Medford William W. Wakeman

Living Pictures in the Grate Featured at Grand Opera House

Miss Sadie A Stephens the burlesque star will sing Living Pictures in the Grate at the Grand Opera House this week. The performance includes a screen of pictures illustrating the song, with Mr Miles accompanying. The Sunday Post has backed the song and promotes the event to its readers.

Joseph Murphy Bowdoin Square Murphy Sol Smith Russell Tremont Captain Vetrio Austin & Stone’s Boston Averfiow Zoo Sadie Stephens Faust Grand Opera House Grate Willie Wildware William W. Delaney The Sunday Post Sadie A. Stephens Post Miss Stephens Miles

Sousa Band Returns to Boston Theatre in Encore Festivities

John Philip Sousa and his band drew a large Boston Theatre audience for a concert benefiting Emergency Hospital. Encores followed each number as Sousa acknowledged the crowd. Soloists Franz Heil Arthur Pryor Martina Johnstone and Elizabeth Northrop received high praise for flugelhorn trombone violin and soprano roles. A matinee at Tremont Temple was scheduled for today.

John Philip Sousa Boston Theatre Europe Franz Heil Arthur Pryor Martina Johnstone

Death his desire in a temporary insanity incident

Seth L. Percival, 683 years old, residing at 173 Eliot Street, attempted suicide by cutting his throat and wrists with a razor during a temporary mental crisis. Found by his wife in a blood-spattered room, he had posed threats previously after arriving from Baltimore four weeks earlier.

Seth L. Percival Eliot Street Httle Percival Baltimore

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