Monument for Boyle O'Reilly Nearing Spring Dedication
The John Boyle O'Reilly monument on the Boston Common nears completion with bronze casts and a monolith ready and a spring unveiling planned. Funded by a $20,000 total from voluntary subscriptions five years ago, the project draws donations from Catholics and other groups. Sculptor Daniel C. French completes models in New York. the monument features a bust, a monolith with shamrocks, and a three-figure group honoring Ireland and O'Reilly's lineage, with trustees including A. Shuman and Patrick A. Collins.
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John Boyle O'Reilly
John R. Murphy
Wires
New York
Boyle O'Reilly
Ireland
Theentre
O Reilly Memorial Committee Raises Fund Quickly
Tremont Temple hosts a public meeting to form a memorial fund for John Boyle O Reilly. A. Shuman leads a broad group of donors from Tremont and Boylston streets, with subscriptions starting at 100 dollars and a goal to complete the sculptor’s contract and site work. The foundation stones are laid and the statue will soon be placed.
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O’reilly
John Boyle O’reilly
Francis A. Walker
A. Shuman
Patrick A. Collins
James Jeffrey Roche
Charles H. Taylor
Robert F Clark
Henry M. Rogers
Thomas B Fitzpatrick
William Byrne
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Arthur H. Dodd
James A. McTonald
Francis.a. Harris
Tremont Temple
Bayle O’reilly
Shuman
Juucerne
Carvass
Poston
Mass
Boston
Agle
Johan Boyle
O'Reilly
Tremont
Boylston
Life of John Boyle O'Reilly The Young Patriot
The life of John Boyle O'Reilly, born June 28 1844 at Dowth Castle on the Boyne, traces his early printing apprenticeship, first verse for newspaper carriers, exile from England, escape to America, and rise in Boston as poet editor. His death in August 1890 drew mourning across two hemispheres.
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Jour Haljem
Ireland
England
O’reilly
Tenth
Hussars
Henry Hathaway
Cape of Good Hope
Sapphire
Liverpool
Giford
Selders
America
Bombay
Bath
Philadelphia
United States District Court
New York
Cooper Institute
John Boyle O'Reilly
Dowth Castle
Boyne
John Boyle
Boston
Inman Steamship Line
Enmyland
O'Reilly
Pilot
Evangelistic Association to Host Meetings in Dorchester
The Evangelistic Association of New England will hold a series of evangelistic meetings at the old Universalist Church Grove Hall corner Blue Hill Avenue and Schuyler Street Dorchester beginning Wednesday evening Dec 4 and continuing each evening except Saturday. Also the third annual hall of the Workingmen's Democratic Club will be held at Wells Memorial Hall 987 Washington Street on Wednesday night Dec 4.
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Charles Lincoln Jackson
Evangelistic Association of New England
Bromfield Street
C. L. Estey
Norfolk
Dorchester
William T. Sullivan
Melville Avenue
Norfolk Street
Old Universalist
Grove Hall
Blue Hill Avenue
Schuyler Street
the Workingmen’s Democratic i Ae
Wells Memorial Hall
Washington Street
Shootout at Shelby dance ends in multiple injuries
In Crown Point Indiana on December 1 a dance at Shelby erupted in gunfire. John and Frank Lattey were shot and likely fatally wounded. Frank Fuller, the shooter, was beaten and is in critical condition. Six men total injured. Three desperadoes jailed, two escaped. An old family feud sparked the violence.
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Crown Point
Ind
Shelby
John
Frank Lattey
Frank Fuller
Portraits of Hon James Donovan in a War Era Character Sketch
A descriptive handout details Hon James Donovan at age 36 and 6 feet 11 inches tall. It lists measurements such as 190 pounds, 41 inch waist, gray eyes, and dark hair tinged with gray. The piece notes his smooth face, prominent nose and ears, firm forehead, and a dapper dress of black coat and light tweed mix. It adds he is erect, confident, a good liver, enjoys a stag party, and smokes fine cigars.
Portraits of Donovan and Hutchinson as Boston political helmsmen
The piece contrasts Democratic leader Donovan and Republican leader Hutchinson as city committee helmsmen. It details Donovan as urbane, outspoken and generous, with a love of travel and broad, easy speech. Hutchinson is described as slow moving, reserved, Maine bred, steady and wary, weighing things carefully.
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Donovan
Democratic
Hutchinson
Maine
Boston
General Strike Proposal Debated at Central Labor Union
Delegates debated a proposal to urge the AFL convention in New York to authorize a general strike on May 1 1896 to secure an eight hour day. The motion was tabled after conservative and radical factions clashed with calls for proportionate representation.
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Central Qabor Union
American Federation of Labor
New York
Lordian Dockers
Central Labor Union
Ettereas
Elne
Fragmentary Ad Notice From Wandering Soap Vendor
A damaged notice fragment advertises a wooden soap product by an unknown vendor, with unclear names and locations. The legible bits mention dandruff treatment and soap bars but omit concrete details.
New Labor Order Formed To Supplant Central Union
The Central Labor Federation was formed yesterday at 16 Howard Street with Robert Ash presiding and Thomas Canning of the Health Department Knights of Labor named chairman. The group aims to displace the Central Labor Union, claimed to be a political body, marking another attempt by reformers previously involved in similar movements.
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Central Labor Federation
Howard Street
Robert Ash
International Machinists’ Association
Thomas Canning
Knights of Labor
Central Labor Union
Local Labor Union Courtship With City Departments
The Central Labor Union in Boston faced political character attacks from current city staff and union locals. Officers elected include Thomas Canning as president and James Robertson as vice president, with other posts filled by officers from Independent Bakers and K of L locals. A drafting committee was set to prepare a constitution and by laws.
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R. of L
Central Labor Union
Boston
Thomas Canning
R. of
K. of L
John de Lacey
Cty
Jardes ‘Wasler
Independent Bakers’ Union No
Local Assembly Endorses Quincy for Mayor in Unanimous Vote
The O'Connell Local Assembly of long shoremen and Knights of Labor endorsed Hon. Josiah Quincey for Mayor by unanimous vote at yesterday's meeting. Robert Ash reorganized Cambridge Lodge 341 with fifty applicants for admission.
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O'Connell
Knights of Labor
Josiah Quincey
Robert Ash
International Machinists’ Association
Cambridge
American Health Club Organized for Health Promotion
The American Health Club was organized Saturday night to promote health and disease prevention by sharing information. Members enroll with their name and contribute at least one dollar to the club fund. B. O. Flower was elected president, T. A. Bland secretary and treasurer, and Mr. Bland corresponding secretary.
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B. O. Flower
T. A. Bland
Mr. Bland
Beecham's Pills Claims High Sales for Constipation Relief
Advertisement notes Beecham's pills for constipation with 08 and 25 percent strengths and urges buying from a druggist with the book. Annual sales exceed 6 003 000 boxes.
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Beecham
Demonstration Supports Tuskegee Institute Leaders Speak
A large audience at the New Old South Church heard Governor Greenhalge, Dr. Donald, Rev. Charles F. Dole, and Booker T. Washington advocate Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. Washington outlined the school’s growth from one teacher and thirty students to 759 students and 66 instructors with $224000 in property. He urged northern aid to empower southern leaders who uplift their communities through education and self improvement.
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Donald
Trinity
Charles F. Dole
Boston
Booker
T. Washington
Tuskegee Institute
Dona'd
Tuskegee School
South
Massachusetts
Atlanta Exposition
Old Bay State
Tuskegee
Booker T. Washington
Institute
Hampton College
Washington
Carolinas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Cargoes and arrivals at the waterfront and landings
The Bernard, a fruit steamer, due at Long wharf from Port Antonio with 2910 bags of cocoanuts 18 tons logs wood 2400 bags pimento 23 bags cocoa and 21 bags of coffee. Passengers on the Italia from Hamburg may land if friends come forward. A seaman from the Aroos was sent home by the U S consul aboard the Boston. Boarding officers chased Johnny schooners with 55 steamers 9 barks 4 and 108 schooners boarded in November. 176 vessels from foreign lands. The Hannibal Hamlin and a barge rowboat did most of the boarding. The Landsman.
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Bernard
McGrath
Long Wharf
Port Antonio
Jax
Mystic Wharf
Hamburg
John J. Arnold
Gloucester
Aroostook
United States
Boston
Stanwood
Lewis Wharf
Yarmouth
Barrett
Customs Service
Scythia
Hannibal Hamlin
Cheiro’s Lecture Date Slip Sparks Publisher Scramble
A Sunday edition misprinted Cheiro’s lecture date causing confusion among readers and event organizers. The error prompted corrections from the Post and follow up notices to clarify the rescheduled appearance and venue details.
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the Post
Cheiro
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