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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1897

Page

2

Colored Race Speech by Booker T. Washington at Tuskegee

Washington spoke at Old South Church in Tuskegee Alabama urging industrial education for Black people. He warned of a future where the race decides its fate amid unions and foreign labor, stressing the risk of a large marginalized population within the nation.

Booker T. Washington Old South Church Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute Tuskegee Alabama Washington Mexico

Schroder Named to Catholic Academy at Muenster

The Right Rev Monsigneur Joseph Schroder, former professor of dogmatic theology at the Catholic University in Washington, has been appointed to the faculty of the Catholic Academy at Muenster. Muenster, a historic see in Westphalia, hosts 300 to 400 students and was secularized in 1808.

Berlin Joseph Schroder Catholic University Washington Catholic Academy Muenster Westphalia Gallitzin Count von Stolberg Prussia

Rosenberg Lacob Wedding at Knights of Honor Hall

Miss Rebecca Rosenberg daughter of Mr and Mrs L Rosenberg married Mr Israel Lacob at Knights of Honor Hall with Rabbi Jacob Cohen officiating. Bride wore white silk with lace and pearls. Attendants included Katie Lacob Sarah Robins Sarah Voldberg Ida Hirshberg. Best man B Barnett ushers Simon Lacob Simon Rooks Isidore Diamond L Rosenberg. Large guest list reception with music and dancing.

Knights of Honor Hall Rebecca Rosenberg L. Rosenberg Israel Lacob Jacob Cohen Katie Lacob Sarah Robins Sarah Voldberg Ida Hirshberg B. Barnett

Lurie-Rosenstein Wedding at Leverett Street Home

Miss Esther Rosenstein married David B. Lurie in a ceremony conducted by Rabbi Moses S. Margolis at 83 Leverett Street. The bride wore cream satin with pearls and lace, carried pridal roses, and was supported by maid of honor Miss Rebecca Rosenstein and best man Max M. Rosenstein. A collation, dancing and music followed with Marcus S. Lurie as toastmaster.

Marcus B. Lurie Leverett Street Esther Rosenstein Mr. Lurie David B. Lurie Moses S. Margolis Max M. Rosenstein Rebecca Rosenstein Messrs. S. Samuels Charles Schuman Sadie Samuels Leah Greenberg Marcus S. Lurie

Trouble filled Sunday extends as quartet faces trial

Four women arrested in Lynn for shoplifting proceed on bail while police seek two trunks believed to hold about 1000 worth of stolen goods. Wives mothers and companions linked to the case defend themselves as merchants identify a large portion of the loot.

Ida M. Houston Clara Phillips Misses Low Cobb Florence Manson Miss Cobb Miss Manson Boston Appleton R. H. White Company Marshal Burches Phillips John IF. Bartlett & Co Misses Manson Down East Lynn Bath Kirtland House Mrs. Phillips Cape Elizabeth Merritt's

Burglars Strike Christopher Fay Home in Irving Street Break-In

Sneak thieves entered the Christopher J. Fay residence at 43 Irving Street Saturday night and stole a silver Elgin watch a gold moonstone pin a pearl-handled pocket knife and 12 dollars and 50 cents in cash.

Christopher J. Fay Irving Street

Newark man dies in jail cell after arrest

Thomas Gorman of Newark street died in his Station 10 jail cell early yesterday morning. He was found at 6 20 am and his body was moved to City Hospital morgue as the medical examiner was notified.

Thomas Gorman Newark Street City Hospital

Honors For Ezra A. Parks Die In Waterford At 76

The Hon Ezra A Parks a prominent northeastern Vermont figure died of old age at his Waterford home Saturday night aged 76. The longtime St Johnsbury resident was widely known in the region for public service and community involvement. He passed away after a long residence in Waterford.

ST. Johnsbury Ezra A. Parks Vermont Waterford

Novak Murder Trial Ends in Life Penitentiary Sentence

The motion for a new trial in the Frank A. Novak murder case was overruled. The court sentenced Novak to hard labor in the Anamosa penitentiary for the rest of his natural life, with the prisoner showing little emotion and maintaining his innocence.

Vinton Iowa Frank A. Novak Anamosa

Don’t Like Smokers Cars Letter to the Editor

A Boston reader opposes a petition for smoking cars on the West End street railway. He argues fumes threaten health, notes women passengers, suggests limiting smoking to a portion of a box car, and invites further public input.

Post Boston Vicinity West End Street

Shoplifting in Boston Draws Attention During Merchants' Week

Arrests of Lynn women for shoplifting and a receiver of stolen goods highlight a wave of theft from Boston shops during Merchants' Week. Fifteen women, including two professionals, were arrested while many others were released due to rank or extenuating circumstances as Inspectors Knox and Douglas pursued each suspect.

Lynn Boston Knox Douglas

Police confiscate pilfering ring with multiple arrests

A list of arrests shows about a dozen caught pilfering, released for standing or extenuating circumstances. Names include Anna Russell of Montville avenue Woburn and Annie Moore alias May Wilson also known as Tim Oates woman, with prior bail issues and pending likeness attempts. Other entries note Alice Brown Concord New Hampshire and Lizzie Anderson Northfield street with small fines. May McCellen from Somerville described in sealskin was part of the group.

Anna Deane Shawmut Avenue May Clark Ellen Simpson May Melrose Scituate Sara Ingalls Cohasset Theresa Deerix Chestnut Avenue Jamaica Plain Eliza Fletcher Middlesex Street Mary Ann Taylor Barry Anna Russell Montville Avenue Woburn Annie Moore May Wilson May Blossom Tim Oates Boston Alice Brown Northampton Street Emily E. Evans Concord N. H Lizzie Anderson Northfield Street May McCellen Somerville

Funeral for Bath Guldensuppe in Long Island murder case

Bath Rubber Guldensuppe, allegedly killed June 25 at Woodside by Martin Thorn and Augusta Nack, is mourned in a private funeral at 2 PM. Crowds gathered at the undertaker’s, viewing the dismembered body in an oak coffin, with Lodge members and bath-robber colleagues sending floral tributes. The coffin proceeds to Lutheran Cemetery, Long Island, with no ceremony.

New York Bath Rubber Guldensuppe Woodside Long Island Martin Thorn Augusta Nack Undertaking Establishment Christian W. Guldensuppe Guldensuppe Bath Robbers

Thomas Riley Attacks Mayor Quincy in Democratic Battle

In a forceful open letter, Thomas Riley denounces the Mayor as incompetent and anti Democ ratic. He cites rising debts since 1883, heavy city spending, and alleged favors to a railroad syndicate, urging loyalty to the party and promising to back Bryan. He names budget figures and argues the city faces financial peril.

Quincy Washington Chicago William Jennings Bryan Democratic Party Treasury Nathan Matthews, Jr Park Square Federal Street Boston Dorchester Board of Police Tilden Butler Bryan George Fred Williams Thomas Riley

Freight Record Breaker in Portland Freight Terminals

Freight trains pour into the Grand Trunk at two per hour in Portland with 458 grain cars loaded today. About 1200 cars are in yards and 1700 more are en route. Over 2000 cattle head expected at East Deering stockyards this week as the steamship season looks set to break records.

Portland Grand Trunk East Deering

Old Guard of Fenian Brotherhood Holds Meeting

A Fenian Brotherhood Old Guard gathering at American House yesterday elected Captain John D. Driscoll chair. Delegation to be sent to John Daly reception at the Boston Theatre next Sunday. Officers to be elected next meeting. Committee appointed for permanent headquarters to report then.

Old Guard Fenian Brotherhood American House John D. Driscoll John Daly Boston

Opening Vesper Services in Union Hall

The December course of public vesper services at the Young Men's Christian Union opened last evening in Union Hall. Rev. Charles B. Nickerson of Newtonville Mass delivered a sermon on the theme Of Two Conditions Which. Music was performed by Mrs H Carleton Slack soprano John H Pratt bass and Fred Gay Ellis boy soprano. Next Sunday evening Rev Rush R Shippen of Brockton Mass will speak on Life a Ladder.

Young Men’s Christian Union Union Hall Charles 8. Nickerson Newtonville Mass H. Carleton Slack John H. Pratt Fred Gay Ellis Rush R. Shippen Brockton

Ladies Sale By New England Helping Hand Society

The New England Helping Hand Society to hold an annual sale at 124 Pembroke Street starting today and running through Saturday evening. Readily available useful and ornamental articles will be offered at reasonable prices and the dining room will serve as a cafe with refreshments all day and evening.

Ladies of the New England Helping Hand Society Jennie Collins Pembroke Street

Boston Journeymen Plumbers Warn Against Bogus Ads

The Boston Journeymen Plumbers warn the public about advertising agents falsely claiming union authorization. Mr. M. F. Quinn, accredited by the United Association of Journeymen Plumbers Gas Fitters Steam Fitters and Helpers, is active in this territory soliciting ads for the union record book with full advertising contract powers.

Boston Journeymen Plumbers M. F. Quinn United Association of Journeymen United States Canada Buffalo N. Y Quinn

Park Department S. A. 7576 Elects 1898 Officers

The regular meeting at Blandford Hall Wells Memorial building elected 1898 officers led by Master Workman Patrick McKenzie and James A. Clark as worthy foreman. John Thompson became recording secretary and Patrick Owens financial secretary with John Healy as treasurer. Delegates to District Assembly 30 include Peter Mullen Patrick McKenzie John Healy and James A. Clark. The group voted against the Boston contract system. Ten new members were admitted and seven propositions referred to the committee.

Park Department S. A K. of L Blandford Hall Wells Memorial Building Patrick McKenzie James A. Clark John Thompson Patrick Owens John Healy R. of L Peter Mullen Boston

Bartenders Relief Association Elects Officers For Year

At yesterday afternoon’s meeting of the Bartenders Relief Association officers for the coming year were elected: D J Linehan president Frederick W Zirbes vice president Frederick Hennessy secretary William Young recording secretary John Finn treasurer The upcoming ball will be held at Odd Fellows Hall on December 14 with Edward Denault and F W Zirbes chosen as floor manager and assistant floor manager.

Bartenders’ Relief Association D. J. Linehan Frederick W. Zirbes Frederick Hennessy William Young John Finn Odd Fellows’ Hall Edward Denault F. W. Zirbes

West End Street Subway Notice Revised Route

Commencing Monday December 6 1897 the Grove Hall Columbus Avenue line now terminating at Granary Burying Ground will run to Park Street Station Subway via Berkeley and Boylston streets.

Grove Hall Columbus Avenue Granary Burying Ground Park Street Berkeley Boylston Streets

Williams Dropped from Reform Club Membership

The Massachusetts Reform Club has dropped Hon. George Fred Williams from its membership, a move that surprised commentators and reflects internal divisions within the reform movement.

Massachusetts Reform Club George Fred Williams

Dedham Reform Club member withdraws from funds

A former Democratic gubernatorial candidate, contacted at his Chestnut street home, explained he left the Dedham Reform Club after disagreeing with its financial stance. He said he would not support a group he believed opposed his financial beliefs and that his lapse was voluntary and intentional.

Dedham Statesman Chestnut Street Dedham Massachusetts Reform Club New York Reform Club

Testimonial to Riley Planned in East Boston Lyceum Hall

A large meeting of John P. Riley supporters at Lyceum Hall East Boston outlined preliminary plans for a testimonial concert on Sunday night December 23. Marshall Brown presided Norman C. McNaughton was secretary Patrick Donovan treasurer. The hall was donated by John H. Sullivan and a gold watch prize for selling the most tickets was pledged by Thomas J. Gibson. A talent committee was formed with multiple local names and a press committee led by Frazier Clark and Hickey. The extended program would feature Boston vocalists and the group adjourned for a week to refine details.

Friends of John P. Riley Lyceum Hall Boston Marshall Brown Norman C. McNaughton Patrick Donovan John H. Sullivan Sullivan Thomas J. Gibson Fale German William J. Donovan John F. Sullivan Philip Manning John H. Hickey M. J. Leary John McQuillan Charles Kelly William Christopher Thomas Clark Joseph A. Frazier Thomas F. Clark Committee On Talent

Goldstein Accepts Nomination by Boston Socialist Labor Party

David Goldstein accepts the nominating banner of the Boston Socialist Labor party for mayor. He calls the campaign the first city race for the party and vows that workers gain emancipation by electing the only workingman’s party with the key to workers’ problems today.

David Goldstein Socialistic Labor Party Goldstein Boston Socialist Labor Party

McEttrick Backs Quincy In Mayor Reelection Bid

Ex-Congressman Michael J. McEttrick will support Mayor Quincy in his bid for re election. Some expected he would back Riley, but supporters of Quincy welcome the reported endorsement as strengthening the mayoral campaign.

Michael J. McEttrick Quincy McEttrick Riley

Quincy Indorsed for Mayor by Charlestown Democratic Club

The Bunker Hill Tammany Association endorsed Josiah Quincy for Mayor and the full Democratic ticket at a large meeting in Charlestown. Members Martin P. Higgins Patrick J. Kyle Roger J. Kelly and John F. Toomey spoke for the candidacy. The club’s second annual concert and hall program is set for Roughan Hall Friday evening December 17.

Quincy and Platform Bunker Hill

Ward 22 Socialist Meeting at Lammet Hall Tonight

Socialists plan an appearance in Ward 22 at Lammet Hall with David Goldstein as mayoral candidate and Martha Moore Avery for school committee. Ward 18 Curtis Club names officers and endorses E. A. Curtis for mayor as rallies are set.

Lammet Hall David Goldstein Joseph Ballam Martha Moore Avery Cabot Street Curtis Club Thomas T Dolan Thomas F. Shine John Dolan Joseph J. Hayes Hugh D. Morrison James Harney Frank Scott E. A. Curtis Princeton Club Endicott Street Quincy Daniel J. McLaughlin Thomas W. Welsh Patrick A. McCarron James Sweeney Democratic Councilmanic

Assyrian Players Arrested for Sunday Pool Spree

Six Assyrian natives were arrested early Sunday for violating the Sabbath by playing pool on Oxford Street. Police say the men, whose names were not released, were detained after authorities responded to reports of activity on the street.

Assyria Oxford Street

Boston Tax Sale List Warns of Parcels Auction in 1897

City announces unpaid taxes on numerous Boston real estate parcels across wards. Properties in Wards 1-25 listed with due sums, to be sold at 10 oclock a.m. December 30 at 7 Exchange Place Real Estate Exchange Auction Board unless taxes and costs are discharged.

Argus Advocate Boston Charlestown Enterprise Boston Post Boston Herald South Boston News Boston Journal Boston Daily Advertiser Boston Daily Globe Boston Greeng Transcript Dorchester Beacon Exchange and Auction Board Exchange Place Maria F. Bean Lanane Street Rosina H. Birtwell Glendale Street Bird Street Eeeseeee Guy H. Carleton Magnolia Street Thomas L. Livermore Michael J. Carroll Dorchester Avenue William Claflin Bee Street David H. Geer Ellery Street Mary A. E. Clifford Hartford Street Sophia Humephrey Burgess Street Clara L. H. Drisko Forest Bean Susan I. Duross Willow Court South Bay Improvement Company Thomas J. Scollans H. W. Wilson Suffolk William E. Elliott Champney Street Charles H. Fagan Elliott Josiah H. Carter Ada M. Foucar Ellen F. Gorham Dacia Street Frank T. Horgan Louise G. Kendall Frederick A. Kendall Genevieve Kendall Arthur Kendall Albert Hurley Preble Street Cora B. Kaulbeck Howard Avenue Adelaide A. Ryan Jae Ek Sarah Kelley Baker Place F. O. Whitney Hannah E. Kelley Dewey Street Benjamin Laney G. F. Flick Howard Gwoduo Mary McNary Dorset Street James H. Clapp Ellen A. McDonough Benjamin Pope Robert L. Barrett Rubina B. Wood Amelia A. Tobey Catherine Quinn Roseclair Stree Charles Flynn John J. Williams Mary L. Richards James H. Story Willard Welsh Orchard Place Harrie B. Thacher William A. Lord Leyland Street Nathaniel H. Taylor

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Schroder Catholic Academy At Lacob Rosenberg Lurie Rosenstein Tim Oates Woman Hood C.j.hood & Co Lowell Alev Helping Hand Fair Bartenders’ Union West End St, Railway Co Columbus Avenue Line Williams Goodwin & CO Ver St M’ettrick Common Council Quincy Democratic Club Anderson Hall John H. Griffin American Wringer Company Franklin Street Arch Street A. Wlw Keler & CO Hanover St Wilson Bros Tremont Row M’sarrigan Mary Eveline M'Garrigan Annie James M'Garrigan Charles Street Hanover Street Wiget Street Bessie Natenson Sheafe Street Old Colony Trust Company Teree Natale Badaracco Unity Court Portland Street Corn Court Carter House Tileston Street Boston Gas Light Sake Dew Ewes Michael Slutsky Ellen Wood James I. Albertstammm Samoset Place Ayers Heirs Fichiers Ees Esees Etta Bornstein North Street Hanora G. Carron Ol Patrick Ellen Duffy John A. Duggan Ada T. Hayden Abraham Finkelstein Foster Street John F. Ham Chapel Place Siiciekes Samuel Jasinsky Fannie Levenson Ee Asd Michael Quinn John A. Rollins Ferry Street Benjamin F. Shattuck Anshe Vilkemerer Noyes Place Herbert E. Wheat Eliza J. Brophy Nun- Commercial Street Cig Aeeann Leote Arthur L. Robinson Abraham Wolper Harris Garfinkle Commercial Street City of Endicott Baldwin Place Jacob Spektorsky Salutation Street Ellen M. Abbott Oak Street George D. Clapp Smith Wright Corning Street Indiana Place Pleasant Street William A. Hayes Essex Street Edward J Thomas Boyle Hudson Street Mary E. Rogers Anna L. Messenger Porter Shumot Samuel Salisbury Devisees George Hart Eliot Street Wiliam H. Drury Boylston Street Carver Street Pleasant Simeon Marcus Hudson Marks Rubinovz Temple Place Oor Ida and Louis Aronovitz Abraham Berkman Barton Street Jacob Berkman Auburn Street Alice B. Borrowscale Benjamin Harr Adams Place Dines Mary George E. Clark Lowell Street Golga William Colwell Anderson Street Millie Goldstein Samuel L. Danishevsky Vine Street Place Selma Gution Fene and Leah Aransky Sadie Diamond Chambers Street Court George E. Hale Alfred Db. Foster Caroline R. Randidge George L. Randidge Rubin Solomon Champers Street Louis Levy Simon Shapiro Tsak Rathowsky the Realty Associates Uni Union Place Seers Frances E B. Lewis Milton Outose Ccc Seer Terner Seenes Eropeeess Ira Litchfield Louis Gotteib—Houe James T. Maher Chambers Street Reese Eliza A. McKisson Green Street James R. Murphy Lazar Jacobovitz Brighton Street Avenue Joan and Mary O'Rourke Patrick Higgins Bilerica Street Thomas J James W. Quinn Marcia Street Mercy F. Roberts Louis Siskind Ashland Street Abraham Rothberg Moskovitz Aie Maes Catherine Shanahan Pitts Street Hyman I. Slatkin Brighton Street Minot Street Spektorsky Creece Ness Christina Thonsen Cambridge Street Lyman Street Architectural Wood Works Plympton Street East Dedham Street Ophelia L Albany Street Oswego Street Frederick C. Bowditch David Greer Ington Street Ceeeesee Eseress Guieane Carrie C. Gregory Bertha Slith Archan Acton Harry L. Heald Village Street Dover Street Anna M. Boynton Adaya Ee Ae Albert Geiger Hiram H. Grant A. B. Coffin Union Park Louis Levin Oneida Street Thomas F. McCarthy Sture Sean Eke Rick Gbawhes Es Rachel. Myers Sarah Myers James Stevenson Emerald Street Rochester Cccc Union Institution For Savings House Persis B. Bullard Mary H. Bishop Hingham Susie A. Mace Briggs East Dedham Street Annie Steinert John J. Sullivan Florence Street New England Mutual Life Insurance Company Post Office Square Oe Mess Massachusetts Ben J. F. Stevens Alfheed D. Foster FR. Trull WM. B. Turner
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