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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1896

Page

5

Indignation meeting on voting list omissions in Cambridge

About 500 Cambridge women prepared to protest at a Universalist Church vestry over missing names from the voting list for the school committee election. The dispute involves the Boards of Registrars and Assessors and a plan to allow affected women to vote next Tuesday with written confirmation. A $500 penalty is provided for omitted names by law.

Cambridge Universalist Church Inman Street University City the Universalist Church Mary P. C. Billings Women’s Suffrage League Ellen F. Adams The Political Equality Association G. G. Alexander Women’s Christian Temperance Union Billings Colonel Billings Pevey Board of Registrars Assessors Boards of Registrars and Assessors

Dartmouth Club Holds Monthly Meeting and Dinner

The Dartmouth Club gathered at the University Club with about thirty members. General Frank S. Streeter presided in the president’s absence as brief talks from Charles T. Gallagher Isaac F. Paul Yale and Harvard figures touched on college athletics and hopes for resumed athletic relations next year. Officers elected for the new year include M. O. Adams president and several vice presidents secretaries and committee members.

Dartmouth Club University Club Frank S. Streeter Concord N. H Charles T. Gallagher Isaac F. Paul Samuel J. Elder Yale Frank Houston Harvard M. O. Adams Charles W. Bartlett Charles M. Reed Ralph S. Bartlett Samuel L. Powers Thomas W. Proctor J. H. Smith George F. Blake A. H. Kenerson

House Collapse Buries 110 in Andalusia City

In Xeres near Cadiz, a two-building house collapse buried twenty-five inside a main dwelling and eighty-five in an adjoining tenement. Eleven bodies recovered and forty-six injured. rescue teams continue for remaining victims.

Cadiz Xeres Andalusia

Tremont Temple Strangers Sabbath Home Sermons

Sunday religious notices across Boston churches include Rev George Lorimer at Tremont Temple delivering Christ's Attitude Toward the Old Testament at 10 30 a m and a seventh sermon on the Apocalypse at 7 30 p m Vesper temperance service at 3 p m and Sunday school at 2 15 p m prayer meetings at Lorimer Hall All seats free Welcome Other churches and events listed include Old South Church St Johns M E South Boston People Temple Tremont Street M E First and Fourth Presbyterian churches Boston Spiritual Temple and various denominational talks and lectures with music and special speakers today and upcoming.

Tremont Temple George Lorimer D. D Lorimer Hall Old South Church Third Church George A. Gordon I. J. Lansing People's Temple Columbus Avenue Clarence Wilson ST. John's M. E South Boston Barnes Massachusetts State Prison Berkeley Street Braay Cuba Boston George F. Washburn Aeolian Quintet Club Vera Burpee Temple Tremont Street M. E Tremont and Concord Streets John D. Pickles Rumsellers Epworth League All Welcome Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church Scott F. Hershey Fourth Presbyterian Church Dorchester Street South Charles J. Cameron Endor S.C Berkeley Hall W. M. _ Lockwood Lyceum First Spiritual Temple Newbury and Exeter Streets Seawece L. Geneannon Frederick Poole J. C. F_ .Grumbine B. Y. M. Christian Union Phillips Brooks Union Hall Boylston Street Frederick B. Allen Trinity Church Baldwin Everett Church Cora Hayden Jennie I. Meyer David Newland W. T. Soulee My Redeemer Miss Meyer Buck America Parliament of Man O. J. Hackett Sanford Keith Gurney Walter Baker G. Hall The Institute Washington Street Corner Park Dorchester District A. H. Plumb Arthur Littie William Dawson Boston Bichloride of Gold Club B. Sha J. W. Field W. Hi. Gleason Shapleigh J. M. Marden AAS Henry M. Fowler J. Douglas Christian Science Woman's Journal Park Street Clara E. Choate Labor Church Landis Boston Single Tax Society Arcade Hall Park Square W. Symington Brown Stoneham Christadelphians

Counterfeit $2 Silver Certificates Reported by Treasury Clerk

In the holiday rush counterfeit currency circulates stock of $2 silver certificates. Treasury money clerk J. J. Todd reports recent fakes from 1891 series Aug 4 1896 check letter B. Notes bear William Windsor portrait with unsettling eyes and swollen upper lip, seven figure Treasury numbers starting E358, and thicker red blue silk fibers than genuine.

J. J. Todd United States Treasury William Windom Treasury

Hill's renomination in doubt as Democratic Senators balk

Democratic Senators and Assemblymen consider refus­ing Hill renomination for U S Senate. A caucus is set for January 18 with fourteen of fifty Democrats, nine of them Tammany, plus five Kings County senators, opposing Hill. Cantor signals caution. The split reflects Bryan and Porter attitudes.

New York Hill United States Cantor Bryan Porter Kings County

American Encyclopedic distribution revival offered at $1

Readers are informed of a new limited time offer by the New England Newspaper Syndicate for the American Encyclopedic Dictionary set. Four volumes define over 250 000 words and phrases with easy monthly payments after a $1 initial purchase, delivered immediately for Christmas gifting, with a refund if unsatisfied and full details on Page 4.

New England Washington Street Copane

Philadelphia business men answer Quay criticisms

The Philadelphia branch executive committee of the National League of Business Men rebukes Senator Quay for his remarks. They liken him to Herod and Bryan, accuse him of masking his aims, and state business leaders refuse to let him dictate his Senate colleague selection, risking two seats instead of one.

Philadelphia Penn National League of Business Men Senator Quay Pennsylvania Senaitor Quay Herod Bryans Bryan Quay

Doctor Zertucha details hero's death at Havana

Dr Maximo Zertucha formerly Antonio Maceos physician says Maceo planned to cross the trocha on December 3 but sickness prevented it. The next day it was announced he would not march across the line with his troops.

Havana Maximo Zertucha Antonio Maceo San Felipe la Lucha Zertucha Maceo Trocha

Civil Service Reform League Elects Officers in Philadelphia

The National Civil Service Reform League delegates met in Philadelphia and elected officers for the year. Carl Schurz of New York was named president, with vice presidents including Charles Francis Adams of Boston, Augustus R. MacDonough of New York, the Right Rev. Henry C. Potter of New York, J. Hall Pleasants of Baltimore, and Henry …

Philadelphia Penn National Civil Service Reform League Carl Schurz New York Charles Francis Adams Boston Augustus R. MacDonough Henry C. Potter J. Hall Pleasants Baltimore Henry

Death of Cuban leader Antonio Maceo in battle near Mariel

Reports state Antonio Maceo died from two gunshot wounds after leading a night raid with 26 patriots to surround Major Chujeda's Spanish force near the western trocha. The Cubans fled in panic, his body was later hidden, and authorities report further Cuban leaders wounded while some patriots near Melena surrendered. Havana reports widespread joy but no body recovery yet.

Trocha Havana Maceo Mariel Miro Chujeda Punta Brava Zertucha Spain Hoyo Colorado Alberto Nocarse Gordon Ramon Ahumada Alfredo Justio Bermdez Inclan Gobernadora Melena Cuba Antonio Maceo Gomez

Civil Service Reform Meeting Adjourns Sine Die

Delegates from cities including Hitchcock St. Louis Lea Philadelphia Cush ing Cleveland Lord St. Paul Hitchcock Rich ard Dana Boston Thorpe Madison debated the report on civil service and party platforms. Charles J. Bonaparte chaired the committee on resolutions and the meeting adjourned until 2 pm with plans for a Cincinnati next annual meet and a banquet honoring visiting delegates.

Baltimore Committee On Lucius B. Swift Indianapolis America Nancy Civil Service List McKinley Chicago New York State Sherman Rogers Buffalo Dorman B. Eaton New York Cincinnati Pennsylvania Association Herbert Welch Philadelphia

Porter Declines Cabinet Offer Rumors Stir NY Interest

Washington dispatches say General Horace Porter of New York was offered the War portfolio but declined it, though no tender is believed to have been made. Factions unite around Cornelius Bliss as the favored New York representative, with chances for a cabinet seat likely.

Washington Horace Porter New York Porter Cornelius Bliss

Huberman Debut Astonishes Boston Music Hall Audience

Young violinist Bronislaw Huberman made his Boston debut at Music Hall assisted by Catherine Ruth Heyman. He displayed mature technique and expressive phrasing in Mendelssohn concerto and Bach, Wagner, and Sarasate selections. Heyman accompanied with Chopin, Liszt, and Wehle pieces. Huberman to perform again this evening.

Bronislaw Huberman Boston Music Missatherine Ruth Heyman Huberman Atlantic Lsten Mendelssohn Bach Wagner Sarasate

Missing Springfield saloonkeeper Charles Goodman sought by Boston police

Charles S Goodman, about 60, proprietor of a saloon and eating house at 38 Westfield Street Mit tineague Mass, has been missing from his western Springfield home since Nov 30. He was seen in Boston on Dec 1 with $1000 aboard, presumed to settle accounts. A prominent Mason and Mystic Shriner, he is 5 feet 8 inches, light complexion, with mustache and whiskers.

Boston Charles S. Goodman Springfield Goodman Westfield Stret Mittineague Mass

Larrabee’s Subway Window Display Delights Shoppers

The head window trimmer at B F Larrabee & Co uses mirrors to create a moving miniature subway inside the 501 Washington street store. Cars travel the length of the store and stop precisely at the right spot, drawing crowds to the front windows. The opposite window showcases Christmas gifts amid evergreen wreaths and holly, creating a festive display.

Whittredge B. F. Larrabee & Co Washington Street B .F. Larrabee’s

Boston Theatre Week Arts Preview Across Multiple Venues

Maurice Barrymore stars in his own play Roaring Dick & Co at the Boston next week with W. J. Lemoyne Edith Crane and others in support The Tremont features The Speculator with Thomas Q Seabrooke Faust Olivette at Castle Square Theatres Lost Strayed or Stolen draws crowds at the Park Sue continues at the Museum through Dec 26 The Sign of the Cross debuts at the Boston Theatre Monday James O Neill ends Monte Cristo run at the Boston Theatre The Heart of Maryland enters its third Hollis week The Liliputians bid farewell at the Tremont The Bells of Shandon two performances at the Columbia Henry Clay Blaney debuts a new farce at Austin & Stones The Finneys submarine experts headline Keiths next week Mamie Flower and Ishams Octoroons depart the Howard Tonight Black Crook Out with Hope Booth in poses The Harp of the Senses lecture at Star course Monday William Kennedy stars in The Deacons Daughter at New Grand The SNAUE Sen moves to The Danites at Grand Opera House Minerva engagement ends at Austin & Stones International wrestlers begin Monday Ladies Club burlesques at Trocadero Helen Musee extends one week Nickelodeon opens Monday

Maurice Barrymore Boston Roaring Dick & Co W. J. Lemoyne Edith Crane Tremont Thomas Q Castle Square Faust James O'Neill Monte Cristo Heart of Maryland Hollis Tremont Theatre Black Crook Hope Booth John B. de Motte Star Course William Kennedy New Grand Theatre Deacon Snaue Sen Grand Opera House Anager Hill Olie Georgie Parker Crimmins Girard Nickelodeon

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