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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1894

Page

2

Mild Assassin Santo Caserio Stand Trial for Carnot Death

The Lyons court opened the trial of Santo Caserio for the assassination of President Carnot. Caserio, a mild faced youth born November 1873, admitted responsibility and testified about his route from Cette to Lyons, the dagger, and the moment of the attack. Witnesses included General Voizin and Captain Hoettinger. Caserio denied any anarchist connections and rejected notions of premeditated conspiracy.

Lyons Santo Caserio Carnot M. Debreuil Caserio Santo Geronimo Mathieu Cette de Genneval Credit Lyonnaise M. Carnot Caseric Italy Lot Voizin Hoettinger Delpech Flotte Domergue Yomergue Vialla Fochier Mme. Vialia Henry

Longshoremen Still Out at Leytland Docks

120 workers at Leytland docks refuse to return to work as strike continues. Booth claims he offered preferred terms yesterday and today and began hiring new hands, discharging cargo to his satisfaction. He compares his plan to Norfolk Steamship, Savannah Steamship, and Warren and Cunard practices.

Leytland Hoosac Unnel Booth Norfolk Steamship Company Savannah Steamship Company Warren and Cunard

Leclerque's Brain and Nervous Disease Cure Method

Dr Myron E Leclercque offers tissue cell building and normal constitutional treatment for brain and nervous diseases including paralysis epilepsy loco motor ataxia and functional difficulties. Office at 278 Boylston Street Boston Massachusetts facilitates his approach to cure based on natural laws.

Myron E. Leclerque Ngs Boylston St Boston Massen

O Briens Legal Move Over Cambridge Water Board

John F. O’Brien formerly of the Cambridge Water Board seeks court action challenging the appointment of Frank A. Allen to the board. A writ of mandamus summons Cambridge Water Board members to appear in the Supreme Judicial Court in Boston on August 3 to determine the legality of Allen’s appointment and O’Brien’s continued status on the board.

Cambridge Water Board Supreme Judicial Court John F. O’brien Frank A. Allen Water Board Wardwell Middlesex County Boston O’brien Allen

Big Chicago meet opens with trials at South Side Park

The national bicycle circuit trials drew about 2000 spectators at South Side Ball Park. Around seventy riders competed with John S. Johnson and H. C. Tyler notably absent. Finals set for tomorrow and Saturday amid near even results and minor incidents. Titus set a 2:15 unpaced mile, Cabanne 2:18 4-5.

Chicago South Side Ball Park John S. Johnson H. C. Tyler Cabanne Cooper Bliss Titus St. Louis

Aged Cambridge Residents Laid To Rest In Local Funerals

Several Cambridge seniors were buried yesterday. John Briggs aged eighty died at home on Walden Street with Rev. Dr. Parker conducting. Aaron B. Pratt, 79, died after forty one years in Cambridge and was buried in Cambridge Cemetery. Mrs. Agnes Keaney, widow of James M. Keaney and mother of Patrolman Keaney, had services at Windsor Street home and St. Mary’s Church before burial at Holy Cross Cemetery Malden.

Cambridge John Briggs Walden Street Dr. Parker Shepard Memorial Church Orange Aaron B. Pratt Windsor Street A. E Reynolds Cambridge Cemetery Agnes Keaney St. Mary’s Church Holy Cross Cemetery Malden Keaney James M. Keaney Patrolman Keaney Station 1

Young Life Saver Rescues Boy From Pond Incident

Thomas Crummie a 77 year old Brook line boy was saved from drowning by 12 year old Ralph Mosher at Leverett Pond Riverdale Park yesterday afternoon after slipping into deep water. Mosher removed his outer clothing and swam to pull Crummie to the river bank then medical help was summoned and Crummie returned to Juniper Street home.

Thomas Crummie Brookline Ralph Mosher Young Crummie Leverett Pond Riverdale Park Village Brook Mosher Crummie Juniper Street

Goodbody Wins First Prize in Southampton Tennis

Irish expert M F Goodbody won the tournament at Southampton and earned the right to challenge for the Long Island championship held by Larned. Goodbody and Larned will meet in the championship match tomorrow. How land took second prize.

Southampton L. Nt M. F. Goodbody Long Island Larned Goodbody Howland

Captain White Celebrated on 57th Birthday with Badge Gift

Captain Martin L. White of Police Division 15 turned 57 yesterday as about twenty members of the Kearsarge Association surprised him at 16 Saving Street Dorchester. They presented a gold admiral's badge, with Daniel Shea as speaker and commodore. Inspector Houghton added an oil painting of the Kearsarge. White begins vacation and will visit Dover New Hampshire with friends.

Martin L. White Police Division 15 Kearsarge Association Saving Street Dorchester Association Daniel Shea Kearsarge the Kearsarge Inspector Houghton Captain White Dover N. H

Large Di vision 1 A O H meeting at Hibernian Hall

A large Di vision 1 A O H meeting was held at Hibernian Hall Hanover Street last evening. Andrew Trahey, president, chaired. The picnic committee reported the event a splendid financial success. C F Hyatt awarded Trahey a gold chain and charm, praising his leadership. Trahey thanked Hyatt warmly. Also speaking were Colonel Roger F Scannell James D Doherty John O Halloran Dennis B McLaughlin John B Doherty Martin J Roche John A Ryan and Patrick O Riordan of Detroit.

Hibernian Hall Hanover Street Andrew Trahey C. F. Hyatt Traney Mr. Hyatt Trahey Roger F. Scannell James D. Doherty John O’halloran Dennis B. McLaughlin John B. Doherty Martin J. Roche John A. Ryan Patrick O'Riordan Detroit

Scranton Club Joins Eastern League After Reorganization

Scranton State League club disbanded after a game with Reading and reformed to enter the Eastern League. A $100 per game guarantee was offered by President Powers and accepted. Most players signed. Hogan heads to Cincinnati for $100 monthly, Hodson to Boston at $22 monthly, Yerks to Shenandoah. The team travels to Springfield, Massachusetts, for tomorrow’s first Eastern League game.

Reading Fenn Scrayton State League Powers Hogan Hodson Yerks Cincinnati Boston Shenandoah Springfield Mass

Was Moran Murdered in Cincinnati Hotel Or Self Destruction

Wakefield August 2 Special to the Post Walter Sumner Moran 32 was found dead in a Cincinnati hotel with head wounds and no throat-cutting marks. Friends and family suspect foul play. his Boston lawyer brother John B. Moran travels to Cincinnati to investigate as officials have not identified a cause. Moran, once from Wakefield, lived with parents on Melvin Street before moving to Philadelphia and then Cincinnati.

Wakefield Walter Sumner Moran Cincinnati Moran John B. Moran Boston Walter Philadelphia Wakefield Rattan Company Melvin Street

Cattleman Doher ty Stows Aboard Then Desert s Borderer

A Boston harbor incident tells how Thomas Doherty, a Borderer crew member known as a cattleman, jumped from the British steamer as it sailed for London. He landed on the tug Elsie and was later handed to harbor police after the pilot left. Doherty, claiming 79 North Margin street, said he left because he did not want to go across the ocean with his dilapidated shoe and clothes.

Borderer London Harry Jeffrey Elsie J. Deegan Jeffrey Deegan Thomas Doherty North Margin Street Doherty Harbor Police Atlantic The Boston Post George Moore Chesapeake Bay

Plunkett Reidy Nuptials At Immaculate Conception Church

Miss Anna M. Plunkett of Medford married Joan R. Reidy of Malden in a ceremony at Immaculate Conception Church. The bride, daughter of the late Captain Christopher Plunkett, was attended by Rose A. Plunkett as maid of honor and Frank Reidy as best man. Ushers included William Reidy and others. The couple plan a trip to New York Long Branch and Washington before settling in Malden.

William Reidy George Gay Daniel Pynne Edward Connell Patrick McShane Malden Frank Doherty Boston New York Long Branch Washington

Free Medical Services For All Diseases By Dr Dewey

A physician named Dr Dewey offers ongoing free medical examinations and attendance for all diseases during hard times. Services available to rich or poor with offices at Hotel Pelham 7 and 8, 74 Boylston Street. Hours are 9 to 1, 2 to 5, and 6 to 8 p m except Sundays 10 to 4. Closed Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

Dewey Hotel Pelham Boylston Street

Wild Flowers of America Coupon Note

A fragment notes a complete set coupon and that the book coupon is crowded out today but will be used tomorrow.

Wild Flowers OF America

Minors and Beer in South Boston Court Case

In South Boston, Judge Charles J. Noyes dismisses three youths aged around 18 for idle and disorderly conduct after hearing testimony about a so called tunnel gang that frequented saloons and bought beer. The trial exposed police critique of liquor enforcement and suggested better action by liquor license officials to curb minors drinking.

Embryo State South Boston Charles J. Noyes Thomas Riley Commissariat Department of the Courts Riley Fernald Thomas A. Fitzgerald John Riley Maguire Powers Curtin Aiken D, E Eighth Streets Tunnel Gang Fitzgerald Mr. Riley New York Thomas Falvey Patrick Fraher Falvey Bros Falvey Brothers

Banished Liquor Draws Catholic Total Abstinence Union Support

At the national convention in St Paul resolutions endorse Bishop Watterson and Mer Satolli while denouncing Catholics in the saloon trade. They urge banishing liquor from homes clubs and banquets and exclude saloonkeepers from Catholic societies. Messages from Cardinal Rampolli and Mgr Satolli bless the gathering and urge abstinence.

ST. Paul, Minn Catholic Total Abstinence Union Minneapolis Watterson Mer. Satolli Rome St. Paul Holy Father M. Cardinal Rampolli Mgr Satolli Washington Total America

Boston docks and wharves may come under city control

A Boston public hearing plan may push toward municipal ownership of the docks and wharves. A city committee will hold hearings this fall to assess improvements, safety, and handling of water traffic. Supporters cite New York’s experience and aim to end private control for unified maintenance and commercial growth.

Boston Post Barry Charles T. Witt East Boston David F. Barry Jacob Fottler Bordman Hall Charles H. Bryant Roxbury Sanford Christopher F. O’brien Common Council George W. Battis Martin F. Connorton Albert Wise Frank H. Briggs Manassah E. Bradley Walter L. Sears Michael J. Reidy Chamber of Commerce O’brien New York New York City

Miss Toto's Joyful Day in Somerville

Little Miss Toto Innis daughter of W H Innis of Somerville turned six yesterday. A party for about fifty young friends was held at 6 Bowdoin Street with games a Somerville drive and lawn supper in tents. Evening hosts from Boston Salem and Somerville attended as Toto received numerous valuable gifts.

Toto Innis W. H. Innis Somerville Bowdoin Street

Young worker injured in fall on Thatcher street

William Cotty, 19, fell from a building staging on Thatcher street in Milton yesterday afternoon. He suffered a broken left ankle and was taken by police ambulance to City Hospital after initial treatment in Dorchester. He lives at 491 Neponset avenue, Dorchester.

William Cotty Thatcher Street Milton Dorchester City Hospital Cotty Neponset Avenue

American Wringer Co Manufacturers Card

The American Wringer Co operates at 2 and Broadway extension city. They manufacture wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers with repair service for all kinds of wringers and sweepers. Mail orders are promptly attended to and telephone Tremont 764 is provided.

The American Wringer Co and & Broadway Extension City Tremont

Navy Commander Miller Arrives at Charlestown Yard

Commander Joseph N. Miller of the United States Navy arrived in Charlestown yesterday to assume control of the Charlestown Navy Yard. He was met by acting commandant Captain Albert Kautz and will be his guest until Miller assumes charge today or tomorrow.

Joseph N. Miller United States Navy Charlestown Navy Yard Albert Kautz

Popular M. J. Roche to be honored with gold watch chain

Martin J. Roche, popular treasurer of Division 5, A. O. H., Charlestown, will receive a handsome gold watch chain and charm this evening at the division hall. Many prominent Hybernians from the county invited. Senator John F. Fitzgerald and Hon. John Reade of Charlestown among the speakers.

Martin J. Roche Charlestown John F. Fitzgerald John Reade

First Hops of 1894 Sold to McCormick Brewery

The first bale of the 1894 hop crop arrived yesterday from M. W. Farley of Sherburne New York and was sold to the McCormick Brewery Company. Louis P Ober has just been elected president of the brewery. Prospects point to a large crop of fine quality and prices are the lowest in thirty years.

M. W. Farley Sherburne N. Y McCormick Brewery Company Louis P. Ober

Boy 9 Run Over By Team At Street Corner

Frank Harris aged 9 of 2 Wheeler Street fell between wheels of a Clark Roberts team at Wheel er Street and Indiana Place yesterday afternoon. He suffered a severe scalp wound and a bad leg contusion and was taken to City Hospital.

Frank Harris Wheeler Street Clark & Roberts Indiana Place City Hospital

Shoe Makers Liabilities in Salem

Flint Bros., shoe manufacturers of Salem, have filed a creditors schedule showing liabilities of 18,458 dollars, 1,500 owed to the operatives. Assets consist of stock, tools and machinery mortgaged for 300 dollars to Co. D. Southard.

Salem Flint Bros Co. D. Southard

Republican Headquarters names 4 appointees for club quarters

President G Walden Smith of the Young Men's Republican Club of Boston appoints a special committee to secure permanent quarters. Members named are William C Par ge Sarees Willett George W Wagner and R H Back.

G. Walden Smith The Young Men’s Republican Club of Boston Messrs William C. Parge P. Sarees Willett George W. Wagner R. H. Back

0.7 Percent Spring Warranty Notice at Temple Place

A brief notice notes a spring warranty claim at 5 percent, tied to Bell S. Cleaned 31 at Temple Place. The message is fragmentary but references a Spring season warranty and a location at Temple Place.

Watch Bell S

Fledgling Band Mobbed by North Cambridge Crowd

A six member street band playing on Rice street near North avenue provoke a confrontation with F W Wardwell and Alderman of Lexington. The big fiddle is shattered, Wardwell and his wife are hurt, and the Serpis plan a morning court complaint.

Rice Street North Cambridge Boston North Avenue F. W. Wardwell Alderman Lexington Serpi, Jr Serpi Station 1 Wardwell

Man Held on Murder Charge in Hudson Street Case

In a municipal court session John McManus was charged with murdering his wife Mary at 94 Hudson Street last week. He pleaded not guilty, waived cross examination, and was held for the grand jury after witnesses including Dr. Draper and Sgt. Cyrus Thomas testified to the scene and timeline. A sister, Elizabeth Cull, described McManus’s nervous behavior and attempts to wash his hands as the investigation began.

John McManus Mary Hudson Street McManus Dr. Draper Margaret McManus Draper Cyrus Thomas Station 4

Fabyan yacht Formosa hosts Mrs Cleveland at Buzzards Bay

At Monument Beach off Buzzards Bay the steam yacht Formosa anchored today. George F Fabyan entertained Mrs Cleveland aboard for an hour this afternoon. She later visited Mrs Charles H Taylor in the village.

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