East Boston Riot Victim's Widow Benefit Reaches 1165
The Post charity drive for John W. Wills widow and six children has raised 1165.43 with large gifts from ex Senator Patrick J. Kennedy and Patrick Maguire. Benefits from East Boston events pushed total past 500 with major ticket purchases by John H. Sullivan and P. J. Grady. Funds will be entrusted to East Boston trustees for the Wills family with further receipts expected from a Crescent Beach dance.
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John W. Wills
Office of
the Post
Patrick J. Kennedy
William, F. McClellan
East Boston
Patrick Maguire
Boston
John H. Sullivan
Lyceum Hall
P. J. Grady
Messrs. Kennedy
McClellan
East
Massachusetts Temperance Reform Club Holds Seventy-First Convention
The seventy-first regular Massachusetts State Temperance Reform Club convention met at Lincoln Hall Downer Landing August 13 with ninety four delegates from Boston Chelsea Falmouth Lynn Revere Cambridge Waltham and others. Reports from officers were read and accepted. Resolutions honored W. C. Stevens and Charles Hooper. Afternoon speakers included Rev. Alfred Noon and Charles A. Abbott. Fifty carrier pigeons released to carry messages to clubs ahead of next Monday meeting.
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Downer Landing
Massachusetts State Temperance Reform Club
Lincoln Hall
Richard Burns
Boston
Chelsea
Faulkners
Lynn
Revere
Gaarlestown
Cambridge
Waltham
N. Irs. Grant
W. W. Kimball
O. M. Kimball
W. C. Stevens
Charles Hooper
Alfred Noon
Charles A. Abbbott
Bunker Hill Club
Charlestown
T. H. Carter
Joan Mandeville
A. T. Berry
Save the Trees in Public Garden Face Sickly Decline
Residents blame foul soil from subway crib dredgings spread over the Public Garden ground for the trees turning ill and dying. Neighbors urge action against the toxin laden clay blamed for odor and disease risk while questioning Mr. Doogue’s inaction.
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Bea
Mr. Doogue
Tammany Leaders Coalesce In New Coalition
The article names D Purroy T F Gilroy and James J Martin as powerful Tammany figures in New York Aug 13. It notes Gilroy and Martin long led the faction opposing Croker and that Purroy may have joined them, though motives remain secret among Tammany insiders.
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New York
Tammany Hall
D. Purroy
T. F. Gilroy
James J. Martin
Gilroy
Martin
Croker
Purroy
Tammany Men
Chelsea man jailed for theft forgery after farming out fake orders
Edward F Hale of 215 Central Avenue Chelsea was arrested for forging orders in a scheme using memoranda from engineer William B Fuller of Massachusetts General Hospital. He signed Fuller's name to firm orders causing losses to Walworth Manufacturing and others. Hale says hunger drove him. wife disputes some claims and notes his drinking and despair. His case proceeds in court.
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Edward F. Hale
Central Avenue
Chelsea
Hale
William B. Fuller
Massachusetts General Hospital
Fuller
Walworth Manufacturing Company
Oliver Street
Chapman Valve Company
Liberty Square
Braman, Dow & Co
Haymarket Square
Mr. Hale
Post
Trappist Officer Takes Name of Brother Reginald
Louisvill e reports that Colonel Carney Beaufort of Gethsemane has joined the Trappist order, now known as Brother Reginald. He remains head of Gethsemane College and plans to wear monastic garb while serving the church. An English-born lecturer, he previously served on the Governor's staff.
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Louisville
Carney Beaufort
Gethsemane
Beaufort
United States
Reginald
Henderson
Brown
Gethsemane College
Professor Beaufort
Holy Brothers
Runaway at York Beach Leaves Two in Critical Condition
A York Beach carriage accident involving Mrs. Peck of New York and her two daughters and son overturned after a passing team. The mother and son escaped with bruises while the two young women were found unconscious. One daughter is dead and the other critically ill.
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Portsmouth
N.H
York Beach
Somerset Club Boys Strike Over Hours and Pay
Somerset Club billiard room markers walked out in a body over long hours and low pay. Reported that workers faced sixteen hours daily and received only $20 a month.
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Somerset Club
Storm wrecks Atlantic House at Siasconset
Nantucket reports telephone service restored after a severe storm with extensive damage at Siasconset. The Atlantic House is completely riddled, guests gone, hotel closed, conditions described as deplorable.
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Nantucket
Siasconset
Atlantic House
Telegraph Lineman Shocked by 1500-Volt Wire
Attleboro Aug 13 Carl Ohlson a telegraph lineman was shocked while at work on a twenty five foot Seekonk pole near the state line. A 1500 volt current passed through his body causing severe burns to his hands and back and he fell unconscious. He may not recover.
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Attleboro
Carl Ohlson
Seekonk
Justice O'Brien Denies Injunction in Whiskey Distilleries Sale
In New York on August 13 Justice O'Brien of the Supreme Court denied the request to stop the sale of seventeen distilleries once part of the Whiskey Trust. The sale will proceed as planned tomorrow.
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New York
O’brien
Supreme Court Today
Whiskey Trust
Belmont Morgan bond syndicate aids Treasury gold reserve
Washington reports that J P Morgan Co deposited 1 346 000 in gold at the sub treasury with export gold expected tomorrow 900 000 more withdrawn. The syndicate’s deposits bring gold exports to 3 346 000 and a 4 904 percent exchange yields about 3 000 per 1 000 000 exported. Officials praise the move to keep the reserve above 100 000 000 as the reserve closed at 101 933 815.
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Washington
Belmont-Morgan Bond Syndicate
The
Treasury
Europe
Treasury Department
New York
J. P. Morgan & Co
Sub-Treasury
United States
Department
Harrison Portrait Hung in White House Gallery
The portrait of former President Harrison was hung today in the White House. It is praised as an excellent likeness and a satisfactory work of art, marking a notable addition to the executive mansion gallery.
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Harrison
White House
Washington
Executive Mansion
Public dispute over Catholic influence and Confederacy policy
A critical stance questions diplomatic ties with the Confederate States and mocks the idea that Catholic loyalty could threaten the United States. The speaker denounces the notion of Catholic power and defends American unity and courage against external pressure.
Senator Hoars Letter Provokes Wide Attention
A long awaited reply from Senator Hoar to Mr. T C Evans regarding the A P A draws notable response. The article includes Evans’s interview answering Hoars letter and features comments from Vicar General Byrne James Jeffrey Roche editor of the Pilot and Dr Dunn president of the American Protective Association of Massachusetts.
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Senator Hoar
T. C. Evans
Evans
Byrne
James Jeffrey Roche
The
Pilot
Dunn
American Protective Association of Massachusetts
Evans Responds to Hoar on A P A Beliefs and Catholic Voters
In a lengthy interview T C Evans defends his A P A stance against Senator Hoar's criticisms. He denies plans to enter a cellar, praises soul liberty, and argues for truth telling in political methods. He cites Baptist roots, Jefferson, Roger Williams, and Republican loyalties to school and home.
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Hoar
White House
Congress
Joseph H. Walker
Worcester
Henry Cabot Lodge
Elijah A. Morse
Whig Party
Hoaggs
Vicar General Byrne Responds to Hoar Letter on APLA
Vicar-General Byrne said the letter from Senator Hoar raises questions primarily for Hoar and Mr. T. C. Evans. He praises Hoar for his openness, defends Catholic parochial schooling, and states Catholics train citizens in Catholic schools, while noting canon law coverage in today’s article.
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Byrne
Senator Hoar
T. C. Evans
Hoar
APLA
Evans
Excerpt of Roche Attacks Misquotations by Catholic Authorities
James Jeffrey Roche editor of the Pilot discusses Senator Hoar and exposes alleged misquotations by Catholic authorities. He cites dates and sources including the Pilot file from February 19 1870 and references to Lincoln assassination claims, Jesuit involvement and the Spanish Inquisition in a polemic on Protestant and political manipulation.
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I. J. Lansing
Ranke
Guizo
J. Wilkes Booth
Lincoln
Booth
Nicolay
Hay
John Bigelow
France
North American Review
Benjamin
Rome
A P A not secret like Odd Fellows says Dr Dunn
Dr James M Dunn president of the American Protective Association of Massachusetts defends openness of its principles while noting secrecy of discussions. He compares A P A to Odd Fellows and Free Masons and asserts meetings are public though members and views may be debated privately. He cites Senator Hoar's correspondence as individual Republican views.
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James M. Dunn
American Protective Association of Massachusetts
Hoar
T. C. Evans
United States of America
United States Senate
Odd Fellows
Association
Italy
France
Massachusetts
Philip H. Sheridan
Sheridan
Milford man dies by morphine, despondency cited
Frank Ames, a former Milford resident, died by taking morphine at the Massasoit Hotel in Spencer. A widower with two children, his death followed recent heavy drinking. Relatives from Milford brought the body home. funeral set for this afternoon at his father Andrew Ames on Fruit Street.
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Milford
Frank Ames
Massasoit
Spencer
Andrew Ames
Fruit Street
J. F. Fleming
William A. McKenna
Frank Kempton
Wilkinson & Hawes
Malden and Cambridge Taxes Declared for 1895 Rates
Cambridge announces a 1895 tax rate of 15.70 dollars per thousand. Total real and personal property valuation rose by 3.314 million with real estate up 3.415 million and personal property down 100 thousand. Malden assessors report gains exceeding 800 thousand in real estate and over 100 thousand in personal property year over year.
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Cambridge
Malden
Fraud order targets European Specialty Company shaving outfit
The Post Office Depart ment issued a fraud order against European Specialty Company of Bridgeport Conn run by G W Adams. He hawked a shaving cup brush soap strap and full shaving outfit for 25 cents containing a stone to rub on whiskers until they disappeared. Adams left Bridgeport when the inspector arrived and a warrant for his arrest followed. The inspector suspects he is using an assumed name in Jersey City N J.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Bridgeport
Jersey City
N. J
Sea Moss Farine Promises Nutritious Dessert Mix
An old advertisement touts Sea Moss Farine praised as economical and nutritious. Each package yields 16 quarts of various dessert dishes and includes receipts, with availability claimed at all grocers.
German Victories Prompt Military Celebrations at Berlin
In Berlin on August 13 Prince Bismarck apologizes to Emperor William I for declining the foundation stone ceremony due to ill health. Celebrations mark German war victories with 400 Bavarian ex-soldiers and Saxon veterans visiting sites at Saarbrucken and Spicheren while Spandau veterans recall the battle.
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Berlin
Bismarck
William
William I
Rue de Sheim
Saarbruecken
Spicheren
Metz
Spandau
Schall
Herbert Arrival Delays North Atlantic Squadron Departure
Newport Rhode Island August 13 The North Atlantic squadron will delay its departure until Thursday and may escort Secretary Herbert on the Dolphin toward Boston before turning toward Portland or Bar Harbor. Governor Lippitt met Herbert aboard the Dolphin and toured the fleet Admiral Byrne inspected ships Montgomery Minnehaha and was greeted by society ladies.
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Newport
R.I
Herbert
Boston
Portland
Bar Harbor
Governor Lippitt
New York
Byrne
Rose Island
Montgomery
Minneapolis
Melrose to Become City as Population Rises
The Melrose assessors near completion show a population just over 11,700, up about 500 from last year. The tax rate is set at 14.8 dollars per thousand, 40 cents higher than the previous year, with residents awaiting the change to city status.
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Melrose
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