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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1895
Page
3
Democrats announce four Dorchester rallies led by figures like William L Mooney and Joseph A Campbell to boost Quincy bid. Republicans counter with Knowhow smears and tactics, while substantial ward registration fuels expected Democratic gains despite GOP noise.
President Donovan of the Democratic city committee states no joint debate will be organized if Mayor Curtis is not prepared to participate. He notes Coakley may meet Moran or Curtis at Music Hall or elsewhere, but Moran is not authorized to represent the party. The committee welcomes no joint debate and emphasizes Curtis can defend his administration himself.
John B Moran of Boston writes to lawyer T W Coakley inviting a joint debate at Music Hall on Friday evening. Moran urges civil conduct befitting their profession and asks Coakley to send a representative to Moran's office Thursday at 11 o'clock to arrange tickets and the presiding officer.
The affidavit from Hon. Bordman Hall states that Michael W. Brick delivered a letter to Timothy W. Oakley requesting not to use Hall’s name as a pen officer at a proposed meeting and that the letter was written under false instructions. Brick denies the alleged interview with Mr. Coakley.
Malden Aldermen refused several victuallers and pool licenses tonight. Willie F. Milliken and Daniel L. Milliken were drawn as jurors. An appropriation of 2200 was asked to repair two steam engines and referred to the finance committee. A recount was requested in Ward 1 and Ward 7 aldermanic and common council votes. Hose 3 of Ze worth received 85 dollars for a hot water heating apparatus.
At a Lauriat Avenue Independent Club meeting held at C. S. Nielson’s residence last evening the group voted to endorse Josiah Quincy for Mayor Charles S. Folsom and John J. Mahoney for Aldermen and Innis for street commissioner.
A Winthrop Republican caucus selected town committee members for 1896 including David Floyd L J Gillies James R Alfred Tewssuarys Col A Ara Henry Lawrence Neebe Alfred Phinney and George A S Tolman. Charles A Grant was named chairman with Lawrence Neebe as secretary.
The Evening Telegram reports Corbett will not agree to fight Fitzsimmons for Dan Stuart of Texas's $20,000 purse. Brady rejected articles, Stuart plans Maher vs Fitzsimmons near El Paso early next year, with the purse held by a responsible party and forfeited to the boxers if not staged. Stuart may also pursue Leeds or Lavigne for a lightweight bout.
New York reports a eager rival seeks another bout with Lavigne but Lavigne and Sam Fitzpatrick refuse. Harris of New York beat Lavigne once, Walcott later reversed a 1894 Harris decision. Davies and O Rourke arrange a 145 lb clash with weigh in options and dates to be set. Dixon’s George vs Willie Smith in February. Dan Stuart in town with kidney trouble. Mysterious Billy Smith eyes a bout at 160 lb. Barry may quit boxing per surgeon. Mullen to meet Wier. Sullivan proposal to Spike Sullivan noted.
At Yale's football meeting Fred Towsley Murphy was elected captain for the coming year. The Junction City Kansas native, 22, has played tackle for three seasons and was chosen unanimously. Murphy began football at Philips Academy and has been an energetic player.
Jem Smith and Dan Creedon are set for a twenty round bout at the National Sporting Club in London on January 2 with a purse of 400 pounds.
Postoffice inspectors in Fall River have uncovered large quantities of mail hidden above the armory and central engine house on Pocasset street. Investigators suspect a substitute letter carrier, with City Electrician William Cummings possibly involved. Some mail from Great Britain and regular periodicals were found amid ongoing post office delays.
Pierrepont Wise died suddenly at his home on an afternoon in West Newton. Born in Charlestown in 1849 he lived most of his life in Newton and was treasurer of Hampden Mills. He leaves a widow and two children.
News brief recounts a chimney fire at 2 Pearl Street Place Charlestown and a 15 foot trench fall on the Boylston Street extension injuring John Walker. Also mentions Patrolman Wragg injuring his ankle while arresting a drunken man near 1120 Washington Street and barber shop police seizure of policy materials with three men arrested for presence in a gaming room.
In Exeter's Second Congregational Church on December 4 a double ordination was held for Alexander P. Bourne assistant pastor of the Second Church and David Frazer Jr acting pastor at Kensington The sermon was delivered by Professor Harris of Andover with clergymen from Haverhill Lowell Newburyport and Boston taking part in the exercises.
Rome dispatch says the pope learned of Armenian massacres and sent 50,000 lire to an Azarian Catholic Armenian group for relief of survivors.
Miss Kate Sanborn gave an informal reception to the Sons and Daughters of New Hampshire last evening at eight. About seventy five club members and their friends attended to pay respects and a light lunch was served.
A quiet home wedding was held last evening at the residence of Daniel's Lord 29 Tudor Street Chelsea. The couple were Miss Mabel Stevens Lord daughter of Daniel Lord and Charles Raccis Wood of Newton. The Rev. Charles E B Wood will reside at Newton Centre.
Professor Geo Godfrey of 98 Court Street Boston advertises scientific boxing with reasonable terms for lessons.
Boston theatres host May Irwin in Pudd nhead Wilson and Miss Irwin will leave the city with strong crowds at the Hollis and Tremont. Rol and Reed draws big audiences as he plays Josiah Limber in The Politician at the Park while Fleur de Lis tickets advance. Souvenirs mark The Cotton King centennial at the Columbia tonight and Burmah ends soon with In Old Kentucky to follow.
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