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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1894

Page

2

New Hospital Planned by New England Deaconesses

The New England Deaconesses Home and Training School seeks a hospital to train deaconesses in nursing and to refer disease cases from mission work. Existing hospitals reject urgent cases. a fund of 14 to 15 hundred dollars is available. Suburban sites are being considered with support from Japworth League, King's Daughters, and related circles.

New England Japworth League Societies King’s Daughters W.N. Brodbeck C. C. Bragdon J. Galbraith J. W. Cushing EB. O. Fiske Mary E. Lunn Massachusetts Avenue

Norwood Press Building Dedication Planned With Trains

Norwood head quarters host a decisive meeting of the Business Men's Association to finalize plans for the Norwood Press building dedication on December 20. A special train has been arranged from Boston to return after the festivities and another to Franklin and nearby stations at midnight as part of a grand county reception.

Norwood Norwood Business Men's Association Norwood Press Transportation Committee New York New England Boston Franklin and Way Grand County

Hawthorne Club Ball At Roughan Hall Draws 125 Couples

The Hawthorne Club of Charlestown held a successful ball last night in Roughan Hall with about 125 couples attending. W. P. Carson led floor arrangements, assisted by R. F. E. Denvir and a list of aides including H Harris H Abbott A Br Crane A Fitzgerald D G Sheehe George A Laws I A Iison J F Battles H V Collins J G Heustis J Hart and C Back. The reception committee consisted of Aoeeen O'Hare George Gourley and Samuel Durochier.

Hawthorne Club Charlestown Roughan Hall W. P. Carson R. F E. Denvir H Harris J. Hart C. Back Aoeeen O'Hare George Gourley Samuel Durochier

Samuel C Hunt longtime editor dies in Framingham

Samuel C Hunt aged 69 founder of the Charlestown Enterprise and former inspector of buildings on the State police from INS to 1803 died at his Framingham Centre home after a year of illness of paralysis. He leaves a wife two daughters and two sons.

Framingham Samuel C. Hunt Charlestown Enterprise INS Framingham Centre

Knights of Pythias Lodge Forming in Brighton

Formation steps for a Knights of Pythias lodge in Brighton were taken at Red Men's Hall last night. Speeches by Past Grand Chancellors Tarbull Edgerton and Sargent preceded a petition to the supreme lodge for a charter. Charter members may reach forty. Temporary officers: I. P. Newman chairman J. B. Wilcox treasurer W. B. Trench secretary.

Lodge Knights of Phythias Brighton Red Men's Hall Tarbull Edgerton Sargent Supreme Lodge I. P. Newman J. B. Wilcox W. B. Trench

Bresnahan Couple Arrested Over Charlestown Fire

Patrick Bresnahan of Charlestown and his wife Catherine were arrested on a warrant charging them with setting fire to their residence at 2 Cross Street Avenue on the evening of September 28.

Patrick Bresnahan Charlestown Cross Street Avenue Catherine

Anodyne Claims Wide Healing Powers Across Generations

The advertisement touts an Anodyne that supposedly restores hearing for deaf individuals and relieves dyspepsia and diphtheria symptoms. It asserts rapid relief from colds, coughs, asthma, bronchitis, cramps, headaches, and many other ailments, claiming eighty years of use and rising demand.

Congress hears on railroad competition controls

In Washington on December 6 the House debated amending the interstate commerce law to permit railroads to pool business, with Mr. Cooper proposing a substitute that would place pooling contracts under the Interstate Commerce Commission, empowered to modify or suspend them with final authority.

Washington Cooper Dem Fla Interstate Commerce Commission Grosvenor Daniels United States Reed

Senate Democrats Resume Caucus on Rules and Agenda

Washington December 6 The senatorial Democratic caucus reconvened to decide rules changes and business order. Chairman Gorman outlined views while attendees discussed blocking action on the tariff and refined sugar duties. Members approved measures on bankruptcy canal, currency, territorial admissions, popular Senate elections, and other measures the steering committee deems important.

Washington Gorman Senate Nicaragua Arizona New Mexico

ONeils Massachusetts appropriation noted with pension totals

Mr O Neil of Massachusetts carries an appropriation of 141581570 dollars, 200000 less than estimates and 10200000 below the current year. A report shows pensioners rising from 242755 in 1879 with 25493742 annual value and 35121482 disbursements to 969544 in 1894 with 130120863 annual value and 141177284 disbursements.

O'Neil Massachusetts Treasury

Republicans Warn Contestants to Prove Claims or Lose

The Republican congressional committee warns about contested seats in the next Congress. About thirty districts show defeated Republicans planning contests. Contestants are told not to rely on the party’s anticipated majority but to base claims on solid merit and unimpeachable testimony.

Washington Republican Congressional Committee

Massachusetts Representative Proposes Auto Coupling Bill

In Washington on December 6 Mr Draper of Massachusetts introduced a bill prohibiting common carriers from hauling any car without automatic couplings or any passenger coach lacking them or any locomotive without driving wheel brakes.

Washington Draper Massachusetts

Treaty with Japan Sent to Senate by President

The new treaty with Japan negotiated by Secretary of State Gresham was sent to the Senate this afternoon by the President. A long letter from the Secretary urging ratification accompanies the convention.

Washington Japan Gresham Senate Secretary of State

Gay Dance Draws Hundreds to Roxbury Hibernians Ball

The Roxbury Hibernians Division 22 annual ball filled Orienta Hall with about 300 couples on the floor at 9 pm. Lead by A J O Connor and Miss Nellie Killeen, the list of dancers included Edward F McManus and Katherine Kelly, P J Caulfield and Miss Anna Daly, and many others from Brookline to East Boston. The reception committee, chaired by T P Butler, oversaw the event with T F Doyle, P F Colleran, John Nolan, and Thomas Myos arranging hospitality.

Roxbury Hibernians Orienta Hall Arthur J. O’connor Edward F. McManus Patrick J. Caulfield A. J. O’connor Nellie Killeen Katherine A. Kelly P. J. Caulfield Anna Daly Michael Dillon Thomas F. Doyle Margaret O'Keeffe James McCarthy Josephine Fitzsimmons John McDonough P. J. Grenham Sarah McElhinney W. H. Hennessy Hennessy Bernard Manning Mary Manning Thomas Kelly Mary Rogers William Hughes P. H Wilkinson P. T. Colleran Katie Caulf Daniel O'Donovan John Fitzpatrick J. J. Lynch Daniel O'Neill Michael Mosher Patrick Wetherbee Francis Lord Edward O' Hern William F. McClellan Joseph Quinn Stephen May William Hanrahan Jeremiah Kelly Cornelius Creamer Nellie Hanks Mary Fitzgerald K. T. Gormly Joseph A. Conry Sarah A. Cunningham Julia Rice Kathleen J. O'Leary Julia Flynn Katie Murphy Eilen Finnerty Maggie Leary Annie Leary Hattie Wing Marie Murray Kathleen Rediington May McKernan Maiie McPhail Nellie McKernan Mary Casey Katie Laughlin Mary O’brien Kathleen Burke Mary Kenney Kitty Mkittiney Mary Buckley Bridget Rogers Ellen Dolan Bessie Gormly Rosalind E. Reddington Josephine Quinn Millie Freeman Annie Crompton Mary Sullivan Abina Hughes Edward Evans Joan Wagner Joseph McManus Michael Donovan John Murray Richard O’connor Daniel Ellery Michael O’brien Joseph Sheedy Thomas Cooney Francis Crawford T. W. Coakley T. V P. Norton Patrick Gilday Dani O'Sullivan John Woods Bernard Maning Michael Ahern J. B. Collins Jeremiah Murray James 4 East Boston T. P. Butler T. F. Doyle P. F. Colleran John Nolan Thomas Myos

Brookline Officer McMurray Rescues Drowning Hartley Chamberlain

In Leverett Pond a 12 year old boy named Hartley Chamberlain sank through thin ice while skating with a crowd. Officer McMurray braved the thawing ice, found the boy beneath, and carried him to shore where Dr Blanchard revived him. The youngster lived on Wall Street in Boston Highlands.

Officer McMurray Brookline Hartley Chamberlain Leverett Pond Chamberlain McMurray

Free Medical Services Until Cured by Dr Dewey

Advertisement promises free medical services for all diseases by Dr. Dewey of Boston with hours daily from 9 to 1, 2 to 6 and 6 to 8 pm and Sunday hours 10 to 4. A testimonial from Rev J S Barrows of Brookfield Mass endorses the doctor as a skilled physician worthy of trust.

Dewey Boylston Jr Boston J. S. Barrows L Brookield Mass

Democratic rallies ignite Boston campaign in three wards

Three large crowds gathered in Ward 15 19 and 22 as Democrats including Peabody Fitzgerald Hayes McNary Flynn Flood Lee Barry Corcoran Reidy Blumenthal Ryan and McMerrow spoke. Speakers urged unity for Peabody and the Democratic slate amid attacks on education and districting issues.

Peninsular Highland Peabody John E. Fitzgerald James B. Hayes William S. McNary Edward J. Flynn Flood Lee and Barry McMorrow John A. Ryan Peter H. Corcoran M. J. Reidy Louis Blumenthal Francis Peabody, Jr Board of Aldermen Lee McMerrow Francis Peabody James E. Hayes Charlestown Hayes Boston Joseph O'Neil Democratic Party England London Mr. Peabody Massachusetts State House Beacon Hill Cape Frank Peabody Common Council Harold Williams Judge Corcoran General Collins William E. Russell Curtis McNary Mayer Reidy P. T. Hanley Smith Street

Resignation Letter From Dorchester Republican Ward Leader

Henry Earle of Ward 24 Dorchester resigns from the Republican ward committee citing racial and religious prejudice in the local party. He states ongoing discrimination against German descent and Catholic faith has driven his departure. Earle, a well known Dorchester Republican, notes secretive groups influencing the ward's politics.

Ward H Republican Ward Committee Ward W. L. Terhune Dorchester Henry Earle Reston Dee Earle

Ward Rooms Listed by Street and Ward

A series of ward room locations outlined including Ward 6 on North Bennet Street Ward 7 on Hawkins Street Ward S at Blossom Ward 2 Pine Street Church Ward 14 Gray's Hall and Ward 16 Old Franklin School House.

North Bennet Street Hawkins Street Blossom Street Pine Street Church Gray’s Hall Old Franklin School House

Ward 24 Independent Democratic Club Reelects Officers

The Independent Democratic Club of Ward 24 re elected Manus J Fish as chairman George Gill as secretary and Thomas T White as treasurer A vote was passed endorsing Edwin A Curtis for Mayor.

Independent Democratic Club Ward Manus J. Fish George Gill Thomas T. White Edwin A. Curtis

Curtis Reception For Seven Aldermen Candidates

Republican Ward 24 committee hosts a big reception for Mr Curtis and the seven Alderman candidates tonight at 8 30 in the Central Club hall on Centre Street. An orchestra will perform and a lunch will be served.

Ward 24 Curtis Central Club Centre Street

Six Years for Arson In East Cambridge Court

James Lynch known as James Smith received six years in the State Prison from Judge Fessenden in Middlesex Superior Court East Cambridge. He was committed from Concord for setting fire to a barn. About 55, with prior House of Correction terms, held awaiting trial since last summer.

James Lynch James Smith Fessenden Middlesex Superior Court East Cambridge Lynch Concord House of Correction

Doyle loses arm suit against Boston and Albany railroad

After seven hours of deliberation the jury returned a verdict for the defendant in the James Doyle case. Doyle sought 15000 dollars in damages for the loss of his right arm from injuries on August 19 1893 while a passenger at Riverside station. The train started and threw him under a car truck.

James Doyle Boston & Albany Railroad Doyle Riverside

Pocket Disks Proclaimed Superior For Coughs And Colds

Doctors disagree yet users praise Dr. Soule's Pocket Disks for coughs colds sore throat fevers and pneumonia prevention. Pleasant to take and pocket portable priced at 35 cents per bottle sold by leading druggists. Prepared by Dr. J A Soule lung specialist Hyde Park Mass.

J. A. Soule Hyde Park Mass

Corbett Promoter Testifies On Police Profits At Sparring

William A Brady told the Lexow committee how box office receipts from Madison Square Garden were distributed. He indicated money went to Ben Sherwood and linked Muldoon to a 25 percent share in a Corbett Mitchell bout, while others described police fee payments and licensed ball operations at Madison Square Garden.

New York William A. Brady Jim Corbett Lexow Brady Madison Square Garden Ben Sherwood Sanger Corbett-Mitchell Corbett Mitchell William Muldoon Muldoon Murray Schmittberger Sherwood Gustav Dorval St. James Hotel Cercle Francais de l’Harmonie Goff Excise Board Mr. Goff Rene Dupre French Cooks’ Society Anne Neustatel Rivington Street Brennan McCormick Goddey Clancey

American Wringer Co. Local Manufacturer Offers Repairs

The American Wringer Co. at 13 and 15 Broadway extension advertises wringers and mangle products plus spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repairs of all wringers and sweepers are available by mail. telephone Tremont 764 for prompt service.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Extension Tremont

Boston Doctor Specializes in Throat and Lung Diseases

Dr. J. L. Wesley of 845 Boylston Street Boston offers treatment for consumption and chronic diseases. Office hours are 10 to 4 and 7 to 8 p m.

J. L. Wesley Boylston St Boston

Cement and Stone Bids Sought for Fort Caswell Project

United States Engineer Office Wilmington announces sealed proposals due January 7, 1895, for furnishing and delivering cement broken stone rubble stone and sand for concrete at Fort Caswell North Carolina. Information available on request from Maj. W. S. Stanton Engineers.

U. S Offich Wilmington N. C Fort Caswell Stanton Maj

Partnership Dissolved Alexander and Tishler Boston Firm

A N Alexander and Marcus P Tishler doing business as Alexander and Tishler at 24 Chauncey Street Boston announce the dissolution of their partnership. All bills are to be paid to M Tishler at 24 Chauncy Street.

A. N. Alexander Marcus P. Tishler Boston Chauncey Street Alexander & Tishler M. Tishler Chauncy St

Ives Smashes Balk-Line World Record in Split Night

Chicago December reports Ives breaking the balk-line billiards world record with an anchor shot ruled out twice during a tournament with Schaefer. He surpassed his previous 331 mark, finishing the night with a 2400 to 1431 lead, after a late run of 359.

Chicago Ives Schaefer New York

Sea tale of cruelty aboard schooner from China to Boston

The captain and mate of the Thomas Pana, just arrived in Boston from Rangoon, face cruelty charges by sailor James Ross and another crewman. Ross accuses mate James McDonald of striking the cook with a belaying pin and claims he was bound by the arms for nearly an hour. The men say they swam to shore, sought the consul, fled to the wilderness, were captured by Chinese police, and sent back to the ship. Ross's companion was discharged at a sub port. Captain Michael J. Dalley and mate to appear before U S Commissioner Fiske this morning for a testimony likely to detail the alleged abuses.

Thomas Pana Boston China James Ross Ross James McDonald Rangoon Michael J. Dalley United States Fiske

Real estate trades in Boston and Roxbury estates

William Minot and others trustees of the Boston Real Estate Trust purchased the Boston Firebrick and Clay Retort Manufacturing Company estate on Federal street 388 to 412 assessed at 136 500. Mark Lewis and others bought estates on Eustis street Harrison avenue and Renfrew street Roxbury from P B Goodsell. Albert S Newman Co Carter building reports Maplewood sales: Willard street house and lot to E M Olderi eve, Broadway house and lot to Henry S Card, Church and Waite streets lot to Swedish Lutheran Church Society.

William Minot Boston Real Estate Trust Boston Federal Street Mark Lewis Eustis Street Harrison Avenue Renfrew Street Roxbury P. B. Goodsell Albert S. Newman & Co Carter Maplewood Willard Street Annie L. Fox E. M. Olderieve Broadway George Abbott Henry S. Card Land Corner Church Waite Streets George L. Gould Swedish Lutheran Church Society

Portfolio Coupon Crowded Out In Publication Office

The Post notes the portfolio coupon is crowded out today. Portfolio buyers can secure back dated papers containing the coupon at the publication office. The coupon will appear tomorrow.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rev Edward Everett Hale Millard Tremontst Knights OF Pythias Johnson King’ Johnson M. Hanes Parkman Maine Deetor Sald Eve Xo Johnso Mans Congress Caucus Mr. Daniels Mr. Reed New York Central Railroad Company Messrs Bryan and Sickles House A. W. Wheeler & CO Roxbury A. 0. H Fitzgerald Republican Party Dr. Soule New York Police Bluecoats Baron de Grim Dorval Joseph Meyer Third District Court Parilla Hood Hotels Hotel Crenoble 67Th Street 7Th Avenue WM. Noble West 63d St Central Park Grand Western Boulevard Columbus Avenue 6Th 9Th Ave Louis J. Elkan Pauline Elkan Louis J. Filkan Godfrey Morse Suffolk Fuller and Whitney Beacon Street West Chester Park S. C. Ellis Seth R. Baker Waldo Adams Copartnership Notices Real Estate Covics New Boulevard Newton Upper Falls Edgar W. Foster State St
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