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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1894

Page

6

Independent oil fight ends with public support and scrutiny

The Post lauds a people powered victory over Standard Oil tactics, urging continued independence for small oil firms. East Cambridge dealer R Dreyer answers readers questions about operations, pricing, and supply chains, defending honest measures and local trade.

Independent Oil Association Claims Proof Against Dreyer T: Independent Oil Association Claims Proof Against Dreyer

The letter to the editor alleges E Dreyer ties to Standard Oil and claims Dreyer draws supply from them and sells below cost to crush independent dealers. It says independents will educate citizens about Standard Oil's supposed plans and urges public support for their campaign.

Standard Oil Trust Standard Oil Company Post Standard R. Dreyer East Cambridge A. Potter Street Third Sixth Cochane Chemical Company Riverside New York Brooklyn Long Island City First Street Newtown Creek Lexington Avenue Flushing Long Island Pratt Boston Victor Oil Company Independent Oil Dealers’ Association E. Dreyer Dard Oil Company

Ex-Trust Employee Alleges Standard Oil Domination

James Dugan of Staniford Street Boston claims ex employee status and alleges Standard Oil runs the Dreyer business, directing sales or giveaways. He says thousands of oil cans moved without payment and that company teams supply oil, causing daily losses of 500 dollars while honest men are pushed out.

Ex-Trust R. Dreyer Standard Oil Company Dreyer James Dugan Staniford Street Boston

Curtis's Busy Day in Boston Campaign Tour

Mayoralty candidate Curtis drew a large crowd at Pemberton square headquarters with many prominent visitors including Captain Nathan Appleton and Ward 23 supporters. He met Back Bay Republicans for united support, visited Jamaica Plain to greet about 600 voters, and attended club receptions in Jamaica Plain and Roxbury with cordial welcomes and no speeches.

Curtis Pemberton Square Nathan Appleton Hibbard City Committee Back Bay United Jamaica Plain W. D. Corger J. Albert Brockett Edward Orchard Frank E. Ames P. F. Folsom, Jr Daniel Gunn James H. Kelley A. Spaulding Weld B. R. Tripp J. Albert Davis John Frazier D. A. Gunn Frederick Hertel Bailey L. Page James Norton James H. Cunniff George Kuntz Nicholas Moore Michael Dolan Martin Rowan John Sullivan John Magee James Cusick Patrick Dolan Thomas Dolan Thomas F. Kelley John J. Kelley Joseph Dolan Thomas Martin Jeremiah Sullivan John Taylor Owen Cassidy Nelson S. Wakefield Henry F. Coe Walter Reed Phillip Imbershield William E. Ford Owen McGuirty John F. Peters Charles F. Sprag William G. Baker Warren A. Mullery Martin Tirrell Chauncey K. Bullock, Jr John Myers T. J. Ruggles Jamaica Plain Club Lowell Highlands Roxbury Club Ward 23

Peabody Keeps Busy Day in Campaign Muster

Candidate Peabody starts at 9 in his Devonshire Street office and stays until 2 then returns after lunch. He sees Mayor Matthews briefly before dinner and attends the Ben Franklin Assembly Knights of Labor ball in Odd Fellows Hall. He leads the grand march and dances for about two hours.

Peabody Devonshire Street Ben Franklin Assembly Knights of Labor Boston Street Department Odd Fellows’ Hall

Schur Rein Herz Wedding at Baldwin Place Synagogue

Mr I H Schur wed Miss Martha Rein herz last evening at Baldwin Place Synagogue with Rabbi Scholier Friedman and Goldstein presiding. The bride wore white satin with orange blossoms. Maid of honor Miss Martha B Reinhartz wore white silk and roses. The Cotillon Hall reception drew about 400 couples with a sumptuous dinner and dancing by Sigelman s Orchestra. Notables included Christopher F O Brien E G Butler James F Maloney J H Robinson and I Slutzy.

I. H. Schur Martha Reinherz Baldwin Place Rabbi Scholier Friedman Goldstein Martha B. Reinhartz Cotillon Hall Sigelman Christopher F. O’brien Common Council E. G. Butler James F. Maloney J. H. Robinson Mr. I. Slutzy

George Babson Nominated for Ward 2 Alderman

The Chelsea Democrat column endorses Councilman George Babson for a two year Ward 2 Alderman term. It praises his public service, opposition to monopolies, and record on Lynn & Boston railroad cars, street watering costs, and city contracts. It notes his development of Pigeon Cove and his strong business background.

George Babson Lynn & Boston Railroad Pigeon Cove

Pythian Hall Dedication Sparks Evening Dance Event

The Pythian Hall Association dedicated a new hall on Essex street last evening. About one hundred couples attended nineteen dances, with an intermission supper served. Colonel James B. E. Sargent served as floor marshal and Captain A. G. Sawyer as floor director with eight aides. Stone's Orchestra provided the music.

Pythian Hall Association Essex Street James BE. Sargent A. CG. Sawyer Stone

Attempted murder described in eyewitness account

An eyewitness recounts shots fired four times and two men staggering and crying out. The witness saw one man run toward Boylston street and noted a crowd forming but no pursuit or vehicle passing at that moment.

Boylston Street

Domestic Shooting Incident Ties Two City Families

James Slamin a coachman for C. T. Curtis of 20 Commonwealth avenue, single with one brother in the country, and John T. Lorden a married father of two living at 72 Church street, were involved in a shooting incident. Mrs. Lorden, told by Dr. Stone her husband would recover, described the shock and calm preparation for hospital. They reside in a furnished Church street flat.

James Slamin C. T. Curtis Mr. Curtis John T. Lorden Church Street Henry Saltonstall Commonwealth Avenue

Police Hunt Vivid Suspect After Street Car Escape

Police describe a 21 year old man, 5 feet 9 inches, 145 pounds with a dark mustache and hair, wearing a black overcoat with velvet collar, dark tie, and a large imitation diamond scarf pin. Investigators canvassed stations and alerted Brookline and Cambridge as officers chase a lead after a Boylston street car escape.

Boylston Brookline Cambridge

Woman in the Case: Mrs Le Brun Denies Talking to Reporter

Mrs. Le Brun, robbed of her handbag at Marlboro Street, refused to be quoted and said she would testify in court if the suspect is found. She described chasing the thief, then fleeing for safety, and urged punishment of crime.

Possible second robber described in street robbery

Mrs. Le Baron told police two men planned the robbery but the second man vanished after the bag was snatched. The suspect who fled the alley was taller and lighter, about 5ft 6in, around 160 pounds, with a smooth face and a Scotch cap, fading gray overcoat, seen heading down Clarendon street behind the School of Technology.

Clarendon Street School of Technology

Railroad Reform Proposals From Interstate Commerce Board

The Interstate Commerce Commission bill urges Congress to grant power to set minimum and maximum rates, establish through routes and uniform classifications, curb overcharges, indict corporations for violations, and interpret line as a physical track. It proposes investigations into threatened labor disputes and annual reporting requirements for related transportation companies. It also states conditional pooling is insufficient for current needs.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Congress

Mrs. Smith’s Angel Banner Sparks Permit Talk

Mayor Matthews’s private secretary Colonel Nathaniel Taylor met Mrs. Charlotte Smith after she sought a parade permit for a standard bearer and two girls. The banner showed an angel with wings and the message Angels Do Not Trust. The reverse read Shop Girls Cannot Live on $3 a Week. Nat declined and directed her to General Martin.

Nat Charlotte Martin

Berea College President and Rev Barton Deny Allege Threat

President William G. Frost of Berea College and Rev. William Barton both deny any threat to the college. They say the alleged attempt is a canard and have heard nothing about such plans in the city.

William G. Frost Berea College William Barton

Damon and Pythias Play Captivates Boston College Hall

A one night performance by the Catholic Association thrilled a Boston College hall audience. James E. Rourke led Damon with dignity and power while Neil J. Tracey’s Pythias matched with fervor. Senators Dever McNary Galvin and others portrayed Rome’s officials with wit and charm.

Damon Pythias Boston College Hall Catholic Association James E. Rourke Neil J. Tracey Dionysius Philistius Damocles Lucullus John T. Shea Lawrence A. Turley P. J. Fleming William A. Murphy Little Regina Rolfe Senate John Dever Roman Syracuse Senator Dever Dever William S. McNary House of Representatives McNary Rome J. Mitchell Galvin Alder

Knights of Labor Ben Franklin Assembly Hold Eighth Annual Concert

Red letter night at Odd Fellows Hall as the Ben Franklin Assembly Knights of Labor No. 5463 hosted about 1000 knights and ladies with guests from Boston area assemblies. P S Gilmore Orchestra played. grand march led by Thomas H. Canning and Miss Gertrude Fleming, with numerous couples and a society souvenir noted.

Ben Franklin Assembly Knights of Labor Odd Fellows’ Hall Boston P. S. Gilmore Assembly Orchestra Thomas H. Canning James FE. Fay John F. MccHihenny James Kearney Hugh Crossen John J. Murphy Benjamin Green Patrick Conly Patrick K. Roach Marshall Mills James H. Devine Henry Donegan Eugene Leonard Patsy Gertrude Fleming Mary Shaw Marshal E. Mills James J Kearney James J. Devine Mary J. Devine Daniel O'Donovan Rosalind Drury Michael Martin James F. Devine Agnes Higgins Patrick Green Mary Downs Francis Kneeland John Dunne Patrick Mack Annie Moran Patrick J. Murray Mary Malley John Moran Francis Peabody Stephen Gaffey

Long list of campaign contributions and campaign costs

The document itemizes numerous donors with amounts from $5 to $2000, totals proceeds from notes discounted at $2500 and overall disbursements of $38,817.81. It records Ward 17 prosecutions costs, headquarters expenses, and balance on hand as of December 6. It also lists liabilities to the Republican State Committee and a roster of contributing figures from Roger Walcott to Stephen O'Meara.

Republican State Committee Cess Aapalee Houghton & Dutton Republican State Com Boi Asiteierscter Seeetsaye Brooks Bank Note Sscessbutcecs Board of Police New England Telegraph Company Coburn Stationery Co Boston Electric Light Company

Gas Incident Suspects Near-Fatal Breath at Dedham Street

At midnight George P. Bull was found on his bed in a room at 52 West Dedham Street nearly suffocated by escaping gas. A strong odor triggered a house investigation. he was moved to City Hospital after Dr. Ayer and the gas was fully turned on and the room sealed.

George P. Bull Dedham Street Ayer City Hospital

Missing Millions Probe Seeks Comptroller Bond Audit

New York citizens' committee calls for examination of the comptroller's office alleging bonds worth millions of dollars are missing. Local officials and investors face questions as the probe unfolds.

New York Citizens’ Committee Comptroller’s Office

Policy Shop Raid In Roxbury Nets Arrests

Roxbury officers from Division 10 raided No 114 Kendall Street with a search warrant finding gambling writings slips a manifold book and seized a lounge stove chair two lamps. Four people George Lewis Charles T Evans George Carter and Sarah Lewis were arrested for being present where gaming implements were found.

Roxbury Division 10 Kendall Street George Lewis Charles T. Evans George Carter Sarah Lewis

Boston City Election Nominations List December 1894

City Clerk certifies full list of candidates nominated to be voted for at the City Election in Boston on December 11 1894 under the Election Act of 1898. Attest J M Galvin City Clerk.

J. M. Galvin

City Election Ballot Across City Ward Races

Voters face a dense sample ballot listing mayor and council contests. Candidates span Republican Democratic Prohibition and People’s Party with numerous ward races and independent papers noted.

Edwin A. Curtis Highland St Phinehas P. Field West i Eople Abijah Hall Appleton St Francis Peabody, Jr Commonwealth Av Guia Tavee Sales Franklin A. Boyd Chambers St John J. Boyle Cotting St Jerome J. Crowley Spring St Richard W. Davis Barton St Charles F. Gallagher Billerica St Simon Hirshon Eaton St David T. King Lynde St Thomas J. Berry Broadway John J. Browne West Second St John H. Griffin Frank T. Hatch Mark J. Kezer E St Michael W. Norris West Fourth Bissco Democratia William H. Woods Silver St Common Council John E. Baldwin West First St Oliver W. Chenery James Av John H. Dunn East Broadway Leander K. Marston Atlantic St Robert M. McLeish K St John P. O'Connor I St Edwin R. Brackett Knowlton St Edward ©. Cadigan Dorchester St John J. Mahoney Michael J. Reidy East Ninth St James Roberts Harvest St William H. Rule Timothy J. Sullivan Fourth St William Berwin Warren Robert L. Carpenter Washington Freeman O. Emerson Cornelius J. Keyés West Dedham Spasee Chester Fising Upton St Benjamin C. Lane Tremont St Andrew J. Patterson Montgomery Frederick A. Pease Montgomery St W. Bennett Derby Pl Charles C. Collins Tremont Daniel F. Connor Coventry St Patrick J. Crowley Sussex St Thomas F. Dolen Cabot St Michael E. Gaddis Kent St Thomas F. Lyons Elmwood St William H. Mason John F. Miller Ruggles St Walter F. Wilson Charles Eddy Clifton St Edwin S. Fields Dunmore St Timothy E. McCarthy Hampden Pl George G. Morris Nonquit St William H. Porter Bird St Patrick E. Riddle East Cottage People’s Party For Common Council John H. Bohan Washington St Chauncey K. Pullock Holbrook St Bartholomew H. Covig Centre St Edward Orchard South Fairview St Louis P. Pfau Albano St Frederick A. Wood Boylston St Herbert M. Manks Parkman St Ndaies Cs L. Codman William A. Manning Neponset Democratia View William H Cook Fremont Pi People’s Party John J. Cunningham Greenwich Pl James J. Gallagher Bailey St People’ S Party Waldo D. “Putnam Tileston Pele James E. Robinson Fenno Walter W. Riese Common Gounds Ward

Boston Probate Court Seeks Admin With Last Will

Massachusetts probate notice cites heirs and executors in the Manning estate. Catherine Manning petitions admin with will annexed as executors decline. court to decide December 20, 1894 in Boston. Public notice to run three weeks in Boston Post and mailings to interested parties.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk Michael J." Manning Boston John Cummings Thomas F.manning Catherine M. Manning Thomas I’. Manning Boston Post Thomas F. Manning John W. McKim Esquire Elijah George Register

Petition for public docks system to develop Boston Port

Massachusetts petition urges public ownership and control of a dock and wharf system in Boston Harbor to boost commerce. Signers include Wesley A. Gove and James Smith, dated December 5, 1804, with secretary William M. Olin directing publication in local papers.

General Court OF the Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Port of Boston Boston Harbor Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Boston Transcript Boston Post WM. M. Olin

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