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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1895
Page
3
Philadelphia dispatch reports Democratic nomination chatter around Senator Quay for president. Quay declines, saying he would not accept a gold plate honor and would not live thirty days in office. He hints reelection depends on circumstances and denies cabinet talk. Harrison enters the race for Indiana governorship.
A ninth annual Cambridge Firemen's Relief Association gala filled Union Hall with a joyous train of guests led by District Chief Cade and Miss Cade. The Hall boasted tropical decor, a grand march, and a long reception list including many fire and city officials, with th numerous attendees and invited dignitaries creating a festive, public-spirited evening.
IGEMEN WARM UP at Music Hall drew about 1000 dancers for the Boston Ice Company Drivers annual ball. Edmunds's Orchestra played a march while leaders Will E Brigham and Mrs Annie Mills led the procession with Harlo R Bachelder and Mrs Bachelder guiding 400 other couples. Many attendees wore elaborate costumes.
Floor director Edward A Morrissey selected gentlemen as assistant floor directors for the Charitable Irish Society ball to be held at Music Hall on Jan 14 1896. Named are Daniel F McCarthy James F Aylward John P Shea James P F Sweeney Christopher F Carven Thomas H Ratigan William P Cashman Thomas W Flood James E Dowling William J Gallivan Michael E Hennessey William A Hyde William J Barry D Henry Sullivan John B Fitzpatrick Edward W Donnelly Hubert J McLaughlin William F Kenney Edward C Donnelly.
In Topeka excitement remains over Mrs. Lillis body found at Kansas Medical College but riot risk subsides. Ex-Chief Justice Horton warns faculty to clear up the affair or be removed and prosecuted. Police and Battery B maintain watch as officials plan to jail any guilty party within 24 hours. Governor Morrill faces criticism for militia call.
Southampton reports Captain Charles Barr, who commanded Mr. George Gould's yacht Vigilant in races against Britannia, wed this Monday to the daughter of a local nautical instrument maker, Mr. Smith. The ceremony took place in town, adding a notable maritime connection to the community.
Indiana Democrats gathered in Indianapolis with delegates from every county. The State committee unanimously endorsed Governor Matthews as the party’s standard bearer, praising him as a lifelong Democrat with Jeffersonian qualities. Interviews showed no support for Cleveland or a third term.
PUBLIC CONFIDENCE Mr. O H Robertson a stock broker living at No 9 Stamford St is described as conservative and credible. He attributes back pain kidney disorder and nervous trouble to lifting strain and says Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY have helped since use and he recommends them to others with weak backs. Sold by dealers 50 cents or mail order via Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
Last night the Common Council faced a volatile session with a quorum restored after weeks. The debate centered on an order by Councilman Smith to have the Mayor appoint blank forms for lodging house and hotel proprietors to determine lodger residences by May first, prompting cross party exchanges and calls for postponement. The council also considered water and bridge matters, including a Boston Cambridge Brookline joint Charles River bridge estimated at 200000 dollars and a request to seek General Court approval.
Ex-President Harrison’s candidacy for the Republican nomination is supported by messengers who booked thirty rooms in St. Louis for headquarters. His inner circle says he is unlikely to refuse the party call and will run before the convention. Michener Wanamaker and Elkins plan duties in East and South. New York braced for strong backing once Morton exits.
George W. Welzant a leading Polish Baltimore figure is reported missing amid financial trouble. He ran a saloon Polish newspaper a land company and a large building association and operated a banking business with estimated assets around 30000. A warrant is said to exist for misappropriating funds and money sent to Poland for patrons may be delayed or lost.
A select dancing party last evening in Pierce Hall Brookline started a four event series. Dancers were Brookline Hills residents with Mr William Bacon in charge. Attendees included Mr and Mrs William M Bacon Mr and Mrs B W Whiting Mr and Mrs J Shannon Davis Mr H L Bearce and others. The next party is scheduled for January 1.
The Harvard Church parlors in Brookline hosted a successful Benevolent Helpers fair last evening. Miss Lydia Cotton led the children's society with help from Misses Leighton, Withington and Cutter. Attractions included a post office, a fish pond, fancy candy and doll tables for charity.
The Boston Merchants' Association held its regular meeting at Young's with a large turnout. Directors debated congressional banking and currency reform, a proposed bankruptcy law, and appointing a port of Boston appraiser. They tabled the petition and urged action at the January meeting and urged senators to support bankruptcy legislation. A portrait gift was acknowledged and several firms were elected to membership.
The Murual Relief and Benefit Association of the Hotel and Railroad News Company hosted its first annual dinner at the Quincy House. J. E. Low introduced speakers F. M. Stanwood and others from major papers who spoke on technical topics with wit and song.
Mr. Carson presented a historical review of tunnelling methods from early efforts to modern techniques at a Society of Arts gathering. A large turnout of engineers attended. At the next meeting on Jan 9, Professor W J Puffer of MIT will discuss a new method for studying alternating arc light.
The Paint and Oil Club of New England held its monthly dinner at Young's Hotel with fifty five attendees. Rev George C Lorimer urged Red Cross aid in Asia Minor while avoiding actions that could inflame sectarian tensions, noting a treaty entry right and the moral impact of peaceful relief workers. George G Crocker reviewed a subway history using stereopticon views.
The Boston Alumni Association of Alpha Tau Omega met at the American House last evening at 7 30. Attending were representatives from Maine State College Tufts Cornell Harvard Institute of Technology Boston University and others. F G Wren of Tufts chaired the special session to organize details and plan the first annual banquet set for the second Friday in January. A committee of E W Danforth Somerville E P Byrne Medford and A J Moyer Harvard was chosen to arrange the banquet.
The Procopeia Society hosted a formal reception last evening at 45 St. Botolph Street honoring Mary A. Livermore, Mrs. Ormiston Chant, Henry Wood, Rabbi Fleischer, and harpist Mrs. Harriet Shaw. A large gathering attended, with Mrs. Shaw delivering harp selections.
The South Friendly Society fair at South Congregational Church Newbury Street ended last night after a week of strong patronage. Dr Hale Object Lesson table drew attention along with numerous novelty tables. Women presiding at booths included Mrs Leonard P Holden Miss A H Brue Mrs C J Thayer Mrs William H Lucas Miss Annie Cummings Miss Margaret Sears Mrs H S Pray Miss Carrie Shaw Miss Susan F Smith Miss Helen Moseley Mrs J A Waters Mrs George O Carpenter Mrs Joseph Greely Mrs George Fred Williams and Mrs C E Thayer.
Testimony before the senatorial committee claims Philadelphia’s social evil is widespread with 629 houses of ill repute across thirteen police districts and 280 in one district. Clergymen describe church-adjacent vice and police indifference while ward elections suffer padding and disturbance at reform meetings. Detective Lyons cites women paying police for protection. one woman denies it. Adjournment set for tomorrow.
Alderman Rourke wins unanimous approval to petition railroad commissioners to restrict Boston and Albany switching on Cambridge Harvard streets Broadway and Massachusetts avenue. He argues continuous switching causes great inconvenience and danger to residents and traffic.
A Pine street resident resists the practice of listing surnames first in the directory canvass. A cheerful young woman insists her name be recorded as Bertie Cross rather than Cross, Bertie, or any nickname form.
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