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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1895

Page

4

Defends Curtis Says Mayor Not Responsible for Refusal

Mr Curtis Guild Jr defends Mayor Curtis amid attack at Association Hall. He says meeting was not partisan and cites support from John D Long and Rev George A Gordon. He denies hospital pass refusal was tied to politics and defends Heath’s reforms and unpaid visiting commissions.

Curtis Guild, Jr Curtis Association Hall Wale Quincy John D. Long Svorey Woo George A.’ Gordon Norfolk Suffolk Boston Medico-Psychological ‘Society Boston Society For Medical Improvement Heath Department of Public Lawrence Long Island Abner Post James J. Minch Eugene A. Crockett Edward W. Taylor Alexander Quackenboss William T. Councilman Insane Hospital Clarence J. Blake Vincent Y. Bowditch Herbert L. Burrill Morton Prince Henry R. Stedman Marcella Street John Dane J. E. Goldthwait Edward E. Thorpe John E. Tenney Dwight

Madison Square den trotting stock sale closes in New York

The four days sale at Madison Square Garden ends with Kentucky Pri Antonio progeny among consignments from Charles Backman of Stony Ford. Chestnut Kentucky Prince Langtry filly sets best price of the day while Gasca, a b s 1888 by Alcyone Cyntra, sells to F M Conch for 40 dollars. Fifty five head realize 5675 dollars. Mare Yamblia resold privately today to J Malcolm Forbes of Boston at 2900 dollars after prior sale to J Emerson Brown failed to meet substantiate.

New York Madison Square den Charles Backman Stony Ford N. Y Kentucky Pri Antonio Prince Langtry Brek Gasca B. S Alcyone Cyntra Crane Bros Westfield Mass F. M. Conch New York City J. Emerson Brown Boston Cit

Harvard Penn Game Receipts to Be Shared

Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania will split the net proceeds from the Cambridge football game. Gross receipts were 22,000 dollars with expenses of 6,000 dollars, leaving net funds of 16,000 dollars to be divided equally between the two colleges.

Harvard University of Pennsylvania Cambridge

Beneficent Society Fair At Vendome Hotel

The Beneficent Society held its annual fair in the Parlors of Hotel Vendome with many attendees. Tapes and various articles were sold, with refreshments and a recital by the Svenasen trio and Miss Harriet Whittier. A Cheiro lecture followed, featuring hand impressions of famous people to illustrate his theories. Proceeds fund scholarships for New England Conservatory music students in need.

Beneficent Society Hotel Vendome Mary A. Liavermore Marth Cassie Cheiro New England Conservatory of Music

Elm Associates Annual Ball Draws 100 Couples in Cotuion Hall

The Elm Associates fifth annual ball was held last night in Cotiuon Hall. Grand march led by John F. Holland with Miss Jennie Shine followed by Maurice Caro with Miss Lillie Sweeney and 100 couples. Waverly Orchestra provided music and Holland directed the floor with Caro and a corps of aids. Attendees included Representative James Keenan and numerous local residents.

Elm Associates Cotiuon Hall John F. Holland Jennie Shine Maurice Caro Lillie Sweeney Waverly Orchestra Aids James Keenan John Harmiscoon William Sullivan James X. O'Connor J. Henry Butler Edward McCarty James Wall Maggie Casey Gertie Fleming Nellie Coughlin Josie Duggan J. Harrington Katie McCarty W. Trainor Katie Barton Tobin J. Harvey Crowley Miss Dempsey Matone Lena Duggan Katie Clark Lizzie Stanwell Neilie Barton J. H. Butler J. J. Harrington W. L. Murphy G. R. Henderson H. D. Atherton W. Lawton Charles Bowvisch F. McCarty G. W. Young T. F P. Lane J. E. Johnson W.T. Stuffie J. N. Teahan J. F. Malley A. L. Kroh F. Tobin W. H. Sullivan E. J. Holland T. J. Tobin W. Dawkins W. Z. Pitts J.J. Moulton A. A. Cox D. J. Lynch T.mann D. L. Flanagan J. Chamberlain D. J. Duggan

Christmas Mails Rush Starts at Boston Post Office

The Christmas mailing season begins with hustling at the post office as mail volume for European destinations grows. Sample timings point to sending mail to Britain Ireland France and Germany and ships from New York next week will carry a large share of foreign mail for delivery by Christmas Day. Faster steamers depart later to ensure arrival before the holiday festival.

Boston New York France Germany Great Britain Ireland

Quincy’s Record Congress Waits Absurd Charge Made Eight Years Ago

A series of interviews with prominent Democrats defends Josiah Quincy against allegations of Catholic prejudice. M J Mettrick, Thomas J Gargan and T B Fitzpatrick dispute the charges, asserting Quincy’s lifelong tolerance and warning the accusations will backfire politically. The piece notes past debates on education and private schools and references 1887 joint committee findings.

Quincy BE. Co Congress Thomas J. Gargan Josiah Quincy Boston Mr. Quincy T. B. Fitzpatrick Commonwealth Supre Court of Massachusetts Justice Allen The Frank Roberts

Telling Characters by the Laugh

An authority states laughs map to vowels and moods. Children’s A sounds mark open laughter while E signals melancholy. I represents rage or fear and generosity, U marks misers and hypocrites, and F sounds cited as in f. The claim has some truth despite exaggeration.

Morse to Introduce Bill Reinstating McKinley Duties

Congressman's bill proposes restoring 1890 revenue act sections effective Jan 1 1896. It revives agricultural schedules for coastal and border defense, plus flax hemp silk wool and ware rules. It covers earthenware tin plates gloves and related duties across several schedules.

Washington Morse Massachusetts Committee On Ways and Means

Navy Academy in disgrace prompts $6 million overhaul

Commodore Matthews reported to Secretary Herbert that the Naval Academy is a national shame with miserable cadet accommodations. He urged razing all cadet buildings and replacing them. proposed improvements would cost about $6,000,000, with only two small annual appropriations needed.

Annapolis Matthews Herbert Naval Academy Navy

Amesbury Poultry Exhibit Draws Small Crowd

New England happenings report a storm dampening attendance at the Amesbury Poultry Association show second day though top exhibitors remain, premiums awarded process continues as Marlboro council recount petition surfaces and Keene caucus re-nominates Mayor McDuffee over A P A and temperance challenger.

Amesbury Poultry Association Marlborg Marlboro NEW Hampshire A.P. A Keene, N. H McDuffee Temperance

Boston Theaters Prepare Week of Variety and Opera

Boston stages teem with attractions next week Fra Diavolo at Castle Square and Carmen farewell. Pudd'n Head Wilson at Tremont ends today Mayo's Mark Twain portrayal lauded. Della Fox debuts in Fieur-de-Lis with Angelis. Burmah at Ton Theatre ends soon as tickets sell fast. Royal Welsh Ladies Choir appears at Star Course night.

Pudd'nhead Wilson Tremont Theatre Missouri Boston Mr. Mayo Mark Twain Della Fox Jeff v’ Angelis Ton Theatre Royal Welsh Ladies’ Choir Cardiff Wales Clara Novello Dorres Tremont Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau Frank May Castle Square FRA Diavolo

Marriage Dramas at Copley Hall by United Friends of Armenia

A charming entertainment titled Marriage Dramas was staged last night in Copley Hall. Eight scenes depicted marriage ceremonies from various nations and eras including Babylonian, Hebrew, Roman, Japanese, and Pocahontas, with Gretna Green and Captain Smith presented. Notable patrons included Julia Ward Howe, Mrs. Roger Wolcott, Mrs. Eliot, and Miss Longfellow.

Copley Hall United Friends of Armenia John Smith Gretna Green Julia Ward Howe Society Roger Wolcott Charles W. Eliot William Lloyd Garrison George Hollingsworth Alice Longfellow Mihran Ateshian M. J. Savage Carnig Eksergian

Uses of the Banana Across Regions and Industries

A Chambers' Journal summary detailing how dried banana leaves and stems are used as packing and shading in the West Indies, with leaves covering cacao beans in fermentation and leaves as blister dressings. It notes uses in India for twine and small boxes, ash for washing and cooking, skin for shoe blacking, and the waxy leaf underside in Java for wax. It highlights Manila hemp from stems as key rope and paper material, large export volumes from the Philippines, and global uses including mats, hats, and lace, with Wohlau producing straw-like plaiting from it.

West Indies India Malay Peninsula Tuller Dutch Indies Java Bengal Siam Manila United States Philippine Islands Philippines Wohlau Switzerland Chambers’ Journal

Fall River Strike Off at American Print Works

Fall River December 6. The strike of back tenders at the American Print Works failed. Replacements filled the positions and operations continued without interruption. Returnees were reinstated but lingerers seeking higher pay were barred from entry.

Fall River

Polo ball breaks Clinton player jaw in practice

Clinton December 6. R Everett Patterson manager and goaltender of the Clinton polo team was struck in the face by a polo ball during armory practice breaking his jawbone.

Clinton R Everett Pattereen Clinton Polo Armory

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