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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1896

Page

8

Cost of Love for Native Land: Four Dynamiters to Be Released

In the House of Commons Sir Matthew Ridley said the Home Office ordered the release of dynamiters John Daly Thomas Gallagher Albert Whitehead and Thomas Devany who are serving life terms. Medical clearance will determine when they are freed.

Daly, Gallagher Whitehead Devany London House of Commons Matthew White Ridley Home Secretary J. Lawrence Carew College Green Dublin Home Office John Daly Thomas Gallagher Albert G. Whitehead Thomas Devany

Anguish of Political Prisoners in English Dungeons

A public speaker in aid of the Irish Amnesty Association describes Irish and American prisoners in Portland and Chatham prisons as mental and physical wrecks after years of harsh treatment and misused medicines. He cites Dr Gallagher, Dr Whitehead, John Daly, and others, detailing neglect, abuse, and punitive isolation.

Drs. Gallagher Whitehead John Daly John F. Eagan Portland Irish Amnesty Association John Duff England Thomas Gallagher London Bert George Whitehead Enry Hammond Wilson Lg Featherstone Liverpool Arry Burton Warwick Henry Dalton Finburgh Terence McDermott Edinburgh John Duhks Joseph Wiletts Dublin Mathew Mullen Matthew Kinsella Mr. Eagan Greenpoint L. I Jim Army

Search for Gollings Girl Disappears From East Boston

Florence May Collings, missing from 88 Cottage street East Boston for nearly two weeks, has not been found. Mrs Collings reports a Nantasket rumor is false after visiting hotels at Nantasket and Hull and asks Florence to send word she is safe.

Florence May Collings Cottage Street Boston Nantasket Hull East Boston Florence Collings Florence John Collings

Heat Prostration Claimed In Death Of Roundsman Keating

Coroner's autopsy in New York found Roundsman Keating died from heat prostration after being found dead among seven trees near Kingsbridge station. Initial foul play suspicions involved ex-police officers Vanzandt and Morrison, dismissed for dereliction, but today’s verdict cleared them.

New York Keating Kingsbridge Station Vanzandt Morrison

Amesbury Names New Postmaster Dr J H O Toole

Amesbury announces that Dr J H O Toole has received from Washington the appointment as postmaster. The action marks a leadership change at the local postal office with O Toole assuming duties as head of the Amesbury post office.

Amesbury J. H. O’toole Washington

England's famous painter Millais dies at age 89

Sir John Everett Millais, Royal Academy painter and Pre-Raphaelite founder, dies at 89. Born in Southampton in 1829 he rose to fame by mid century with portraits and historic canvases including The Huguenot Lover. His marriage to Mrs. Ruskin shaped both his life and art.

John Everett Millais Southampton Society of Arts Royal Academy London Dante Gabriel Rosetti Holman Hunt Woolner Millais England Rossetti Mrs. Ruskin Mlllais Ruskin Joan Everett Millais

Norton Denounces Masses as Source of Civil Decay

Professor Charles Eliot Norton at the Sanderson Academy dinner denounces mass ignorance and immigrant influence as undermining democracy. He cites 1837 Irish famine emigration, warns of degraded suffrage and venal legislatures, and urges renewed popular education as the path to civilization. He recalls William E. Russell and praises Civil Service reform leadership by Curtis and President Cleveland.

Greenfield Mass Sanderson Academy Ashfield Charles Eliot Norton Harvard University Norton Europe Demasgogues George William Curtis Cleveland William E. Russell Professor Norton William G. Rice Wash

Robbed the Rich Lady: Mrs. Mabel Frazier Arrested

Mrs Mabel Frazier 28 a Boston area servant accused of larceny after ring and bon bon spoon stolen from Miss Fannie M Jordan. Ring valued 200 recovered, pawned for 25. Trunk revealed more stolen items. Police collected goods for exhibit and traced work history to multiple addresses including Beacon Street Mt Vernon Street Roxbury and Cambridgeport.

Mabel Frazier Augusta Pugwash Cleary Wolfe Headquarters Back Bay L. Stewart Jordan Beacon Street Castle Square

Meyers firm finances collapse prompts receiver appointment

In New York on Aug. 13 S F Meyers & Co wholesale jewelers and bicycle dealers at 48 Malden Lane were declared financially embarrassed. Louis Clark Jr. was appointed receiver with a $200,000 bond. Liabilities reach $517,000 with nominal assets of $819,000. The firm, in business sixteen years, traded with about 6000 outfits nationwide and in South American markets and controlled stock in the Olympic Cycle Manufacturing Co.

New York S. F. Meyers & Co Malden Lane Louis Clark, Jr United States South American Olympic Cycle Manufacturing Company

Powder Explodes in Smithy Injures Two Workers

A powder blast at a Cambridge smithy yesterday afternoon around 2 45 o clock injured two blacksmiths employed by Murrie Bros. Thomas Burke aged four years married of Cambridge and John Cannon aged 30 years single of 16 Shepard street. Burke received burns to head and arms while Cannon suffered burns to face arms and chest. Burke was sent to the City Hospital for treatment and Cannon was taken home where he is resting comfortably.

Thomas Burke Cambridge John Cannon Shepard Street Murrie Bros Howard Place Commonwealth Avenue Burke Cannon Rowan

Tour of the battlefields eight day trip announced

The Royal Blue line organises an eight day personally conducted tour leaving Poston August 29 visiting Gettysburg Washington Richmond and Old Point Comfort with an all day James River ride and all expenses included priced at 40 dollars For itinerary contact A J Simmons N E A 211 Washington Street Boston.

Royal Blue Line Eave Poston Gettysburg Washington Richmond Old Point Comfort James River A. J. Simmons Washington Street Boston

Towle Calls for Free Transfers and Australian Ballot Stand

William W. Towle announces his potential Senate candidacy in Suffolk's fifth district citing GOP support for free transfers and the Australian ballot. He criticizes the current senator for opposing the free transfer bill and undermining ballot secrecy, claiming mass Republican backing if the issue prevails.

Suffolk Suffolk County General Court William W. Towle Towle Bowdoin College Boston University Law School South End Mercantile Library Association Boston

Italian Minister Heads to Washington Over New Orleans Lynching Reports

Baron Fava the Italian minister departed for Washington in response to a government message to investigate details of reported Italian lynchings in New Orleans Bar on Bar H Harbor Mo Count and Countess Langier Villars returned tonight from Newport

Bar Harbor Baron Fava Washington New Orleans Count Langier Villars Newport

Carriage dealer Whiting declares failure in Amesbury

W H Whiting a Watertown carriage dealer is reported to have failed with several Amesbury firms listed as creditors. The announcement came tonight in Amesbury Massachusetts.

Amesbury Mass W. H. Whiting Watertown

Sale ad for Yankee Clothing Co. stock

Local advertised sale offers major discounts on men’s clothing. English Cassimere pants priced at 77 cents, Cheriot suits at 3.45, English Serge and Clay suits at 5.45, and thin coats at 33 cents. Store at 91 Summer Street, open Saturday and Monday nights.

Pices The Yankee Clothing Co Satuday Aga

Unclear fragmentary notice on Elizabeth Curtis address

The text describes Elizabeth Curtis daughter of George William Curtis and mentions several clergymen from Lake Forest University West Troy Ashfield and Brooklyn. She receives a bouquet after her address and is greeted with hearty applause.

Ington National Civil Service Commission Elizabeth Curtis George William Curtis Mr. Thomas Lake Forest University of Chicago C. B. F. Pease West Troy Ashfield John W. Chadwick Unitarian Brooklyn Chesterfield Hills

Tragedian Alexander Salvini Ill in Italy Ahead of Tour

Alexander Salvini the tragedian is seriously ill at Monte Catini villa near Florence. Doctors say his condition is not serious but he cannot begin his American tour before November. Manager Wilkison travels to New York via Liverpool to plan further steps.

Florence Italy Aexander Salvini Monte Catini Wilkison New York Liverpool

Salvini's Early Life and Breakthrough in America

Alexander Salvini, born in Florence about thirty years ago to Tomaso Salvini and actress Clementina Cazzola, inherited expressive features and strong will. He first acted in America with Clara Morris in Article 47 and was later seen by J. M. Hill who hired him to support Margaret Mather.

Alexander Salvini Florence Italy Tomaso Salvini Clementina Cazzola Ristori America Clara Morris J. M. Hill Margaret Mather

Split on politics shocks Knights of Labor and Glass Workers

Washington report notes a formal separation between the Knights of Labor and the Window Glass Workers' Association of the United States over political alignments. C S Cake says six thousand members will stand alone as glass workers favor McKinley while Kl are for Bryan.

Washington Knights of Labor Window Glass Workers’ Association of United States C. 8 Cake Glass Workers’ Association Bryan McKinley

New York Tailors Reach Near-Deal as Strike Heads Off

In New York on August 13, leaders of the West Makers Union said all but seven contractors signed the new agreement and the strike would be called off tomorrow. Pants Makers Union reported forty five contractors signed, restoring work for about 600 hands.

New York West Makers’ Union Pants Makers’ Union

Colonel A. C. Drinkwater Seeks 12th District Democrat Nomination

Braintree August 13 Colonel A C Drinkwater of this town announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the twelfth district.

Braintree A. C., Drinkwater

Man Identifies Stranger Shot Self as Edward Cleary

Hyde Park reports a man who viewed the body of the stranger who shot himself at Readville believes the deceased is Edward Cleary of Hubbardston. Uncertain identity remains pending official confirmation.

Hyde Park Readville Edward Cleary Hubbardiston

Aldermen Set Police Matron Salary at 3.50 Daily

Salem officials fixed the police matron salary at three dollars and fifty cents per day when on duty, outlining the standard for active service.

Salem

Jeremiah Birmin ham Bicycle Collision Injures Rider In Salem

Jeremiah Birmingham was thrown from his bicycle today after a collision with a team on Essex Street in Salem. He sustained rib injuries described as cracked ribs and received immediate medical attention.

Salem Jeremiah Birminham Essex Street

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Drs. Whitehead Gallagher Daly Albert George Whitehead Henry Hammond Wilson New Haven Conn Wilson Peter Callaghan Chatham Siberia Callaghan Gollings O'Toole Sir John Millais Millaises Legion of Honor Paris French Academy Lord Leighton Gov Russell As Me, Palmer Madison Square Theatre Stock Company Howell Launcelot George Parsons Lathrop Blaine Baron Harstfeld Jim the Penman Agnes Booth Daudet Fromont Jeurie Alexander Dr. Gualtieri Giacometti Ansidious Coriolanus Laertes Cassius Salvini D’artagnan Claide Melnotte Hamlet Don Cesar Ruy Blas Othello Turridu Cirillo Mr. Salvini Francé Coquelin Mme. Patti Craigynes Continent Maud Dixon Museum Frazier St. Botolph Street Clarendon Street Carlyle Street Roxbury Babcock Street Brookline Dr. Pratt Blossom Street Ludlow St. James Avenue Munger Lexington Main Street Cambridgeport Boylston Street F. Meyers & Co Spark Senator Hutchinson Alexander Salvini III Alexander Salvint Window Glass NEW York Tailors Drinkwater Congress
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