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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1896

Page

2

Monetary conference invited cities eye national currency plan

In Indianapolis December 1 the local board of trade hosted a preliminary monetary conference with all cities except Louisville and Kansas City invited. President Adams opened the meeting as Ex-Governor Stannard of Missouri was named permanent chairman. John R. Wilson and Ex-Attorney-General Miller spoke, and participants voted to hold a general conference of commercial bodies in Indianapolis in January to propose legislation for a sound currency system.

Indianapolis Ind Louisville Kansas City Board of Trade Adams Stannard Missouri Smith Miller John R. Wilson

BNAI ZION EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY HOLDS SIXTH ANNUAL BALL

The B nai Zion Educational Society held its sixth annual ball last evening in Berkeley Hall. The hall was decorated with flags and potted plants, and the grand march was led by I Harris and Annie Rosenberg with about fifty couples in attendance. Notable attendees included Hyman Pill Annie Hoffman William Mankowitz Liz zie Berman Simon Boutler Etta Shein S W Fleischer Lina Smith C L Silver man Ida Goodman 8S Medoway Bertha Bateman A A Gonzberg Ida Kill M E Goldstein and Annie Shapiero.

B'nai Zion Educational Society Berkeley Hall I. Harris Annie Rosenberg Hyman Pill Annie Hoffman William Mankowitz Lizzie Berman Simon Boutler Etta Shein S. W. Fleischer Lina Smith C. L. Silverman Ida Goodman Medoway Bertha Bateman A. A. Gonzberg Ida Kill M. E. Goldstein Annie Shapiero

Obsequies for Hon Patrick Maguire Draw Huge Roxbury Crowd

Hundreds of friends and public figures gathered at St. Joseph's Church Roxbury for the funeral of Hon Patrick Maguire who died of apoplexy. The line of carriages stretched half a mile to the church with many tributes and wreaths. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery.

Patrick Maguire St. Joseph’s Church Roxbury H. M. Whitney West End John W. Corcoran A. Shuman James Donovan James H. Stack Edward L. Quigley J. N. Muldoon J. K. Crowley M. D. Collins Locke John Galvin EF. Buckley Joan B. Donovan Michael J. Murray Thomas J. Gargan O'Kane Council Isaac Rosnesky William Dr. Cook Milford J. A. Waldo James Kenney Huriey J .Filaney Alderman Barry Alderman Lee Aldirman Bryant Alderman Hail T. I’. Doherty B. Dailey Miller H. ¥. Naphen P. J. Donovan John R. Murphy Nicholas J. Fine Patrick &. Shevlin M. W. Fitzsimmons O'Brien Judge Walsh Paul Kendricken Christopher T. Donohue BK. Bogan J. R. Farrer Joseph F. O'Connail Warren Street Democratic City Committee Democratic State Committee Charles H. Taylor Henry Russell Irish Society Catherine Mermet Hugh P. Smyth Schmidt Arthur T. Connolly Church of the Holy Sacrament Daniel C. Reardon Garrett J. Barry William P. McQuaid St. James’s Church John Flatley Cambridge William Fitzpatrick Milton John Charles W. Twombly Bridget Kearney Murphy Governor's Council Nathan Matthews, Jr Boston John H. Lee Board of Aldermen Horace T. Rockwell Roxbury Club L. Foster Morse Real Estate Exchange Joseph J. Corbett John F. Fitzgerald National House of Representatives Samuel Little West End Street Railway Company Patrick F. Griffin New York P. F. Sullivan John .W. McDonald John B. Moran B. J. Donovan Harry P. Nawn John L. Kelly Eugene Lynch M. P. Curran Calvary Cemetery

Stricken at Funeral Crotty Dies at Home

Jeremiah Crotty age 58 of 8 Way Street Jamaica Plain was stricken by apoplexy in a car riage returning from Mr. Maguire’s funeral. He was attended by Dr. Eugene Ellings and died at his home.

Jeremiah Crotty Way Street Jamaica Plain Maguire Eugene Ellings

American Wringer Co Advertises Broadway and Cornhill Locations

The American Wringer Company lists its Boston addresses at 13 and 15 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Cornhill. It offers all kinds of wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers with repairs provided free of charge. Call or write Tremont 764 to order or arrange service.

American Wringer Company Broadway Extension Cornhill Boston Bissell Tremont

Fatal accident near Broadway crossing pitifully claims life

Alexander McIntosh 68 of East Cambridge dies after being struck by Engine 33 on Charles Street near Poplar Street as a stone team and ice wagon blocked the road. Fire Captain Hanay and Driver McKee describe efforts to avoid the man, investigations reveal no blame on the driver, and city officials push for crossing abolition and gate installation.

Hanay Massachusetts General Hospital Hanny Alexander MclIntosh North Street East Cambridge McIntosh Engine 33 Boylston Hereford Charlestown Andrew J. McKee Post River Mt. Vernon Streets Charles Street Poplar Street Captain Hanay McKee B. Green Spring Street

Fireman Dennett Killed in Everett Train Collision

Engineer Dennett of Fire Engine 1 died after the engine collided with the 10:13 express from Salem near the Everett station. Driver Stevens was gravely injured. crossing gates had not been down for days and signals were relied on. Dennett, 52, a Civil War veteran and elder firefighter, lived on Gladstone street and held multiple local lodge memberships.

Everett Dennett Walter Stevens Box 4 Bow Street Charlestown Broadway Boston Salem Stevens Frank Hanson Fannigan Frank Ward B. F. Dennett Portsmouth N. H Gladstone Street Everett Lodge of Odd Fellows Asawammett Tribe of Red Men James S. Perkins

Patrolman Struck by Electric Car on Longwood Ave

Patrolman Michael F. Cain of Division 2 was knocked down by Longwood avenue electric car No. 1070 at Bea con Street Tremont after stepping back to let an inbound car pass. He suffered spinal injuries and slight brain concussion. Conductor number 561 and the motorman fled scene. officer Lee pursued. Cain, a top Court Square officer, will be out of duty for some time.

Michael F. Cain Division 2 Longwood Avenue Beacon Tremont Streets Station 2 Lee Cain Court Square Station

Grushed by drawbridge accident in Cambridge

Michael Griffin 57, of 12 Brookline Street, died after being crushed beneath a bridge draw on the Broad canal at Third Street in Cambridge. He had reportedly signaled workers before the draw was lowered, and it failed to lift in time, pinning him underneath before responders could reach him.

Michael Griffin Cambridge Broad Canal Third Street Griffin Brookline Street

Accident Ends Life Of 16 Year Old Guard In Hartford

A late night guard duty at George H. Allens house on King Street ended when a gun discharged accidentally. Edison J., 16, son of George M. Allen, was struck in the face and died after the incident amid concern over recent incendiary fires in Enfield street area.

Hartford Conn Times Warehouse Point George H. Allen King Street Enfield Street Edison J George M. Allen Edison

Fire disrupts trains as rafters fall on tracks injuring worker

Patrick Ryan, a fireboat crew member, fell about fifteen feet from a weakened structure during the blaze and broke his leg. The fire halted service on the Fitchburg Eastern and Western divisions while the Barricade and coal debris were cleared. Trains ran late all evening with crowds at Union station as Western division suffers the worst delays.

Patrick Ryan Ryan Massachusetts General Hospital Fitchburg Cambridge Prison Point Union Station Boston & Maine Lynn Boston Salem Lawrence Saugus Malden Melrose Wakefield Reading Somerville Everett Medford Chelsea

Day of Fires Keeps Charlestown Busy All Day

A series of urban blazes across East Boston and nearby areas kept firefighters in action from dawn until late evening. Alarms reported fires on Princeton Street, Lowell Street, Columbus Avenue, Spring Street, Salem Street, Medway Street, and Columbia Street with total losses ranging from minor to moderate and several stories damaged or extinguished. Authorities attributed causes to a overheated stove, a candle upset, and careless disposal of kerosene soaked material.

Charlestown Spring Street Princeton Street Boston D. Donovan James Paine Lowell Street Simon Frinkle S. Felstein Department Columbus Avenue A. H. Matz Matz B. Green Station 1 Samuel Goldstein Salem Street Medway Street Lower Mills W. B. Mason John Brown Cambridge Columbia Street Hugh Downie John Gallagher

Fire Claims Two Lives in Somerville Home

A blaze in the cellar of Major Joseph S. Brown and Mrs. Sarah Brown on Fountain Avenue left Mrs. Brown dead and Major Brown critically injured at Somerville Hospital. Elmer Hines escaped by jumping twenty feet from a window as smoke and flames spread through the front hall. The fire started in a pile of rubble under the cellar stairs, origin uncertain though local theories exist. Neighbors aided victims as the fire spread.

Brown Sarah Brown Joseph S. Brown Somerville Fountain Avenue Major Brown Israel Charlton Elmer Hines

Samuel M Cathcart Installed as Pastor at Chelsea Church

Samuel M Cathcart was examined for the ministry by a council at Third Congregational Church Chelsea yesterday. The ordination and installation followed with sermons by Rev Watson L Phillips and presentations by pastors from local churches. Cathcart a Yale Theological School graduate began duties November 1 as pastor of the Chelsea church.

Samuel M. Cathcart Third Congregational Church Reynolds Avenue Chelsea Charles E. Jefferson A B. Patten New Haven Cathcart Yale Theological School

Dedicatory Ceremony for Everett G A R Building Marred by Tragedy

The G A R post 156 in Everett held a formal dedication of its new School street building with James A Perkins Post officers and Congressman Barrett present. The event was halted after news that Boardman L Bennett, an active member, died in a collision involving a steam fire engine and a railroad train.

School Street Everett James A. Perkins Massachusetts Department of the Grand Army Congressman Barrett Boardman L. Dennett Post Bachelder Kellogg Derby

Bacchante and the nude image debate in the library basin

R L Hale defends readers who misread the library statue as he recalls Bacchus myth and Bacchante attenders. He notes the image is not a masterpiece and would suit a museum display better than the current location. He warns against moral panic and urges reading before judging.

Bacchus Egypt Arabia Bacchante Art R. L. Hale

Harvard A A Officers Shake Up At Association Meeting

Harvard Athletic Association elected new officers including President George Voorhees and Vice President Edward Wilkinson. Lloyd Hoey was chosen secretary and Charles Voorhees of Worcester Academy became training master succeeding E Wilkinson.

Harvard Athletic Association George Voorhees Edward Wilkinson Lloyd Hoey Charles Voorhees Worcester Academy E. Wilkenson

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