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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1895

Page

2

Vessels in harbor face repairs and losses along the coast

The Verbena arrives for boiler work at East Boston while Enterprise completes painting for summer cruise. Red Wing suffers misfortune sinking Rapid Transit off Fenwick's Island, and Willam Smith wrecked on Ginger Bread Ground with crew saved. Parkmore ships cattle to Montreal as naval and private vessels adjust to season.

Verbena New Bedford Lockwood's Wharf Boston B. Hodge & Co Wood's Hall Massachusetts Enterprise Charlestown Navy Yard Hattie A. Marsh Philadelphia Weymouth Mass Lewes Del Tor Cooper Columbia Port Antonio Jam Brookline W. A Carr Stoddard J. H. Priest W. A. Leonard Edward Kakas B. Lohman Ina Ferguson G. F. Jenkins T. J. Medenger Emma Kakas 8. Davis T. B. Grifith Red Wing Provincetown Peter B. Bradley Savannah Rapid Transit Fenwick’s Island Fortress Monroe Newport News Nassau New Providence Willam Smith Donovan Norfolk Galveston Peremony Right Arm Davis Atlantic Works New York A. H. Howe Carle Allyn’s Point Delaware Smyrna San Francisco Parkmore Montreal London

Sketchs of Wonderland by Northern Pacific Railroad

Olin D. Wheeler authored a scholarly travel book issued by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company describing the Alaska region from St Paul to near Yellowstone Park. The volume includes text pictures maps of plains grain fields mining camps villages mountains and Indian life.

Northern Pacific Railroad Company Great Line Olin D. Wheeler St. Paul Alaska Yellowstone Ark

The Mikado of Japan Ill. Peace Fetes Postponed

The Mikado’s serious illness leads to the postponement of peace fetes. Japan has not yet answered the note from three powers protesting Chinese territory occupation. The dowager Duchess of Marlborough will marry Lord Beresford at St George’s Church Hanover Square at 1 pm. Monte Carlo aims to close gambling houses as trustees of the Elbe relief fund meet with Dr. von Boettiche presiding. The treasurer reports 630000 marks ($149900) raised. none to aid children under 16 or widows of the disaster victims.

Mikado Japan Duchess of Marlborough Lord William Beresford St. George's Church Hanover Square Monte Carlo Elbe Relief Fund von Boettiche

Street Police Forms New Large Street Squad

A city board created a specialized street railroad squad led by Lt Thomas C Evans with Inspector Charles W Boyer as assistant to patrol thirty men starting May 1. The old smaller squad is abolished and numerous transfers and reserve assignments accompany the change as General Martins plan to curb blockades moves forward.

Board of Police Thomas C. Evans Charles W. Boyer Evans Captain Brown Street Railroad Boyer James F. Hogan John McCusker Edwin A. Piper Daniel A. Doherty Pemberton Square Martin Edwin Piper William G. Blaze Charles E. Bullard Levi W. Burr George Harvey Orlando H. Curtis Peter A. Hayes William O. Dupee Henry Hazlett Edward M. Bates Jeremiah Clayton John H. Reegan Francis J. Mulligan Charles F. Reardon John J. Good George W. Watts Stephen J. Kline John H. Bohling John H. Saunders Emerson H. Nye George E. Aldrich Fremont Chase William L. McDermott David T. Long Michael C. Bresco Cornelius F. Reagan John W. Little George H. McCaffrey Herbert L. Cross George F. Kelly Joseph H. Kelly Michael Fitzgerald Frank Arnold Thomas §. Connerton Henry Ferridge Thomas J. Eustace Lawrence L. Riley John Hayes Josiah G. Miller John F. Linton John C. Toomey Charles EB. Pierce John F. Walch James William A. Murdock Frank E. Trainer Perley

New Battery A to Muster and Elect Officers

General Peach will call the muster for Battery A likely tomorrow or the next day with officer elections to follow. The unit, now filling fast, plans to discard old guns for modern 32 inch rifled weapons and become a horse battery. An appropriation of 13000 from the War Department is expected in June to aid equipment.

Peach Lst War Department

Anniversary Arrangements For St James Abstinence Society

The twenty fifth anniversary celebration will be held tomorrow night at Odd Fellows Hall starting about 8 and ending around 3. The executive committee includes John J Barry as chairman and a long list of officers and members. About 1000 invitations were issued and distinguished politicians and clergy are expected. The St James Young Ladies Auxiliary formed in 1893 now has about 200 members. Ex Joseph H O Neill was once its president.

St. James Young Men's Catholic Odd Fellows’ Hall John J. Barry David J. Gleason William J. Fleeming Daniel J. McCarthy D. Frank Wheeler St. James Young Men’s Catholic Total Abstinence Society St. James Church Harvard and Albany Streets Father Corcoran St. Vincent Church Boston St. James Young Ladies’ Catholic Total Abstinence Auxiliary Catholic Total Abstinence Union St. James Society Joseph H. O'Neill

New York Delegates to Stay at Dudley Street Church

Pastor A S Gumbart outlines Boston Christian Endeavor convention preparations for about 2000 New York delegates. The Dudley Street Baptist church will host with crimson and white decor, New York flags, a New York Headquarters sign, booths for state unions, a temporary post office, enrollment registry, and a bureau of information. Facilities include writing tables, stationary, bicycle accommodations, dressing rooms for ladies, free medical services, news stands, refreshments, and early morning prayer services. A large reception and State forces rally are planned for Saturday July 13.

Christian Christian Endeavor Boston New York State Union Gumbart New York Mr. Gumbart Boston Daily

Fireproof Wood Tested On Irvington Street Demonstration

A wooden house built with inflammable wood treated to be non combustible will be burned for a test next Saturday afternoon at 3 on Irvington street. The test is requested by Edward Atkinson of the Boston Manufacturers' Mutual Fire Insurance Co with officials from the Boston fire underwriters, the inspection department, and local authorities supervising. A recent New York experiment reportedly proved successful for the material's inventors.

B. A. A. Oval Irvington Street Edward Atkinson Boston Manufacturers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company Boston Fire Underwriters F. BE. Cabot Department of Inspection of Camrell Robert P. Fitch Board of Fire Commissioners Henry W. Savage New York

Prohibition Club Meeting Planned at Headquarters

A Prohibitionists group calls a meeting for Wednesday evening at the party headquarters located at 2 Washington Street to discuss forming a motor or organizational steps.

Washington Street

Meehan Angry as More Graves Found on Boston Common

A crowd watches as contractors dig up graves on Boston Common for the subway project. Meehan and partner defend reverent handling of remains while Board of Health fights odor from the pump discharge and directs water drainage to Boylston Street.

Board of Health Boston Meehan Mr. Jones Jones Mr. Meehan Charles Street Boylston Street Park Square Eolian

Brother Aloysius Buried in East Boston Funeral

The funeral for Brother Aloysius of Assumption parish East Boston was held at the church yesterday morning. Rev Father McCarthy officiated with deacon Garrity sub deacon and master of ceremonies Father McCaulay. Soloists were William A Anderson and Robert C McLeod. Ushers included Frank Marshall Frank Caddigan Charles Morse and Daniel McCarthy. Pallbearers listed John McQueeney Richard Hennessey William McGurn Joseph Whelan Cornelius Mahoney John J. Elder John J. Duane and J Burgoyne. Assumption Band founder accompanied the procession to Holy Cross Cemetery Malden where two dirges were played. Brother Aloysius prior name James D Yale.

Brother Aloysius the Assumption East Boston Father McCarthy the Most Holy Redeemer Church Father Garrity W. McCarthy the Assumption Church Father McCaulay William A. Anderson Robert C. McLeod Frank Marshall Frank Caddigan Charles Morse Daniel McCarthy John McQueeney Richard Hennessey William McGurn Joseph Whelan Cornelius Mahoney John J. Elder John J. Duane J. Burgoyne Assumption Band Holy Cross Cemetery Malden Aloysius Cnn James D. Yates

Contested Will Of Gold Hunter Captain Thames Prompts Family Fight

The will of Captain William H. Thames dated October 11, 1893, granting most of his estate to his wife Carrie G. Thomes and modest sums to his daughter Mary Allen Hooper and granddaughter Nathalie Hooper, is being contested by the captain’s only child. The estate lists a single property at 20 Concord Square valued at $9000 with no other reported assets, and the case hinges on the legitimacy of the will and possible copyrights or publication interests.

William H. Thames Australia Mary Allen Hooper Milton Nathalie Hooper Carrie G. Thomes Captain Thomes Concord Square Ballou

Fight for a Father's Money Probate Appeal in Supreme Court

Chloe A. Hill executrix sues Alma V. Pollard and Henry Hill over the will of David Hill of Charles Town. The $7000 estate is left to the widow for life with principal use by her for life with court permission. after death, the heirs receive. The appellants, children of the testator, seek to set aside the will. Decision reserved.

Supreme Court Chloe A. Hill Executrix Alma V. Pollard Henry Hill David Hill Charlestown

Theosophical Convention Names Judge Leader For Life

The Theosophical Society in America affirmed William Q. Judge as president for life amid a largely favorable convention. Mrs. Keightley defended Judge against charges from London and India, while A H Spencer announced a broad affiliation stance and support for religious uplift. Buck announced the opening address and the group elected officers and an executive committee, adjourning at 1 p.m.

Buck W. Q. Judge Keightley England London India Judge America A. H. Spencer Theosophical Society In Chandler Spencer William Q. Judge E. A. Neresheimer

Independent Theosophists Protest Theosophical Secession

The Independent Theosophists of Boston report a protest and appeal against the ninth annual American Theosophical Society convention in Boston on April 28. They oppose a secession from the international society and a life presidency by W Q Judge with power to name his successor, calling it autocratic and hostile to liberty and universal brotherhood.

Independent Theosophists of Boston America American Theosophists American Theosophical Society W. Q. Judge International Society Alexander Fullerton Judgeites Theosophical Movement Universal Brotherhood Theosophical Society Theosophy Madame Blavatsky Independent Theosophists

Reproduction of Kilauea Volcano At Local Exhibit

An exhibit by W. F. Lesser recreates Kilauea, the world’s largest active crater, on display at 641 Tremont Street. The wire and plaster model features lava lines, a moonlit lighting show, and Kahuna Pele chants with Hawaiian singing. Open daily 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

W. F. Lesser Gettyspurg Kilauea Hawaii Pacific Ocean Mauna Loa Tremont Street Walter E. Burrage Lesser Kahuna Pele Luka

American Wringer Co. Wringers and Sweepers Makers

The American Wringer Co. at 13 and 15 Broadway Extension advertises wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers with repair service for all kinds. Orders by mail promptly attended to. Telephone Tremont 76.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Tremont

Indorsement Maintained as Change Takes Effect May First

A public note confirms continued support for a project and states no withdrawal of endorsement. The change will occur on May 1st, 18%. The writer signs respectfully and urges the effort to succeed in its new quarters.

Suit Seeks To Set Aside Noted Will Of Cordelia Sanford

In Newport Rhode Island on April 293 a Supreme Court suit aims to invalidate what is claimed as Cordelia R. Sanford's last will. Contestants question her sanity and alleged undue influence by nurse Alla Newton who managed the estate from Ednavilla. Kate Field leads opposition, seeking vindication and to expose alleged misappropriation of about 120000.

Newport R. I Supreme Court Cordelia R. Sanford Milton H. Sanford Mrs. Sanford Miss Newton New York Edna Villa Kate Field

How to Employ the Unemployed Reported by Commission

The Unemployed Commission analyzes public works by municipalities and favors city led work over contractors. It warns against resident and alien labor displacement and urges hiring locals where possible and proof of local labor scarcity before large non-resident gangs are let. State initiative for factories or farms is deemed impracticable.

Deaths. Rice Albert W. Rice

Newton resident Albert W. Rice died April 29 at age 4. Funeral held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from 199 Church Street residence. Friends invited to attend.

Rice Newton Albert W. Rice Asl Church Street

Big Bargains on Sale This Season at The Yankee

Advert reads deep discounts across men's and boys apparel. Alpaca coats and Mackintoshes priced from 2 to 4 dollars, children's flannel items at a few cents, knee pants around 97 cents, high grade shirts four dollars, neckwear under a dime, and wash suits under two dollars. Also shows dramatic markdowns on suits and coats with prices from 62 cents to 5 dollars.

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