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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1895

Page

3

Maher and Fitzsimmons Fight Near El Paso Feb 14

Dallas dispatch reports Maher and Fitzsimmons near El Paso to clash on February 14 pending last minute hitch. Stuart communicates with Julian and Fitzsimmons in Houston and may sign agreements at sea beyond Texas jurisdiction to finalize the heavyweight title bout.

Dallas Tex Fitzsimmons Maher E Paso Dan Stuart New York Martin Julian Houston Julian Gulf of Mexico Texas

Through Cannon massacre details from Kaisarea to Van

The text recounts brutal massacres by Kurds under Turkish authority, describing killings of Christians in Kaisarea and Harpoot, refugees fleeing to churches, and conversion of churches into mosques or stables. It notes Armenian and Protestant churches desecrated, officers killed, and refugees flooding Van and Trebizond.

Khirpoor Erzeroum Kaisarea Harpoot Kassarea Van Trebizond

Boxing Gossip Reflects on Fitzsimmons Maher Debates

Boxing prose laments winded methods by Fitzsimmons and manager Martin Julian. It notes public fatigue with endless press disputes and urges AP reporters to withhold attention until articles are signed. It also mentions other fighters, bouts, and potential matches, highlighting the sport's volatile scene and managerial tensions.

Fitzsimmons Martin Julian Associated Press Texas Bob Fitzsimmons Maher Jim Corbett Jack Smith Philadelphia Boston New England Jack Smith Lavigne j;Walcott Charley McKeever Owen Zeigler Curt Ben Mulford Peter Maher Denver Ed Smith Chicago Birmingham Ala Jimmy Kennard St. Paul Providence Jerry Sullivan Athletic Club Central Falls R. I Kid Burt Billy Donnelly Canada Riverside Boat Club George Neece Missouri Spike Sullivan Billy Brierly Woburn Club Sullivan Lynn Reddy Woburn Paddy Fenton Joe Mullen H. H Rice Chelsea

Armenian Atrocity Crisis Urges Swift Action

The text condemns Turkish atrocities against Armenians and calls for immediate aid and congressional action. It notes failed guardship efforts at the Dardanelles, recounts desperate conditions in Trebizond, and warns that famine and exposure will cause massive deaths without prompt international relief. It lists a five-member committee to draft resolutions and urge action.

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German Role in Dardanelles Guardship Decision

Berlin reports the Sultan secured a firmans concession for extra guardships at the Dardanelles under German pressure while Germany stays in the background. The Emperor opposed the move, but Austria and Italy pushed the ambassador to align with the allies if strong measures occur. Reforms in Asia Minor are hoped, with confidence in Berlin that Turkey will act, and Armenians receive sympathy with caution about wider war risks.

Berlin Dardanelles Germany Constantinople Austria Italy Asia Minor Turkey Armenia Vienna Fremdenblatt

Newest horrors from Constantinople report Armenian massacres continue

A Daily News despatch from Constantinople cites United Press details on the Kaisarea massacre with gendarmes aiding marauders and claims government orders for pillage. It says Zeitoun atrocities loom, denies Armenian attacks, and urges immediate European intervention to end the extermination of Armenians.

London The Daily News Constantinople United Press Kaisarea Eitoun Zeitoun

Money for Armenia Rally At Somerville Church

A large crowd gathered at Prospect Hall Church in Somerville last night for a fundraiser to aid Armenians in Turkey. Rev Edwin S Tead presided as speakers included Rev Fred D Green missionary in Van Turkey Mayor William H Hodgkins and Mayor-elect Albion A Perry.

Turkey Prospect Hal Somerville Edwin S. Tead Fred D. Green Van William H. Hodgkins Albion A. Perry

Turkish telegram reports repulse of Persian Kardars at Van

Washington dispatch cites Sublime Porte message saying Kardars who attacked an Armenian village near Al Pok Van were repulsed by imperial troops. Looted articles and cattle at Amassia Marsovan Hafik partly restored. Zeitoun situation unchanged. Brigand attacks on Zerkian and Kurzel villages attributed to Persian foes.

Washington Sublime Porte Kardars Alpok Van Amassia Marsovan Hafik Zeitoun Zerkian Kurzel Persia

Sunday liquor seizures at Bowker Street premise

Liquor squad visited Jeremiah Sullivan at 23 Bowker Street and confiscated 8 1 2 gallons of lager beer and 3 4 of a gallon of whiskey in a Sunday operation.

Jeremiah Sullivan Bowker Street

Miss Helen Gould Hosts Five Points Children at Woody Crest

In Irvington on December 15 Miss Helen M Gould will host twenty boys and girls from the Five Points Home of New York at Woody Crest. The charity mansion atop Wood Crest Mountain overlooks the Hudson. The Christmas festival includes a tree with a bisque angel, gifts, turkey dinner, carols, and a day of touring the mansion grounds and conservatories with Mr and Mrs Edwin Gould, Howard Gould, and Miss North-Tup expected to join.

Irvington Helen M. Gould Five Points New York Woody Crest East Wood Crest Mountain Hudson Miss Gould Victoria

First Irish Volunteers Regiment Builds In New York

A covert Irish movement aims to form a national Irish American army led by Clan na Gael. The New York unit, named the First Irish Volunteers, recruits Catholics sworn to the cause, with U S army fatigues for uniforms and drills at Grand Central Palace. An engineering branch will study mining and explosives.

Chicago New York Ireland New New York City United States Clan-na-Gael Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia Connecticut New York Regiment United States Army Grand Central Palace

Harrington to Join Boston Club Next Season

President Young informed President Soden that Harrington is under reserve to the Boston Club. Fall River waived all claim, giving Boston exclusive rights to deal. Manager Selee met Harrington in Fall River, guaranteed a good salary, and Harrington is likely to become a Boston player next season.

Young Soden Boston Joe Harrington Fall River Selee Harrington Joe

League of American Wheelmen weighs racing control

Chief Consul Potter of the New York Division expresses reluctance to transfer racing control from the league. He sees the league as capable but not ready to cede responsibility and notes strong member support for his view. A February meeting will tackle admitting professional wheelmen and a firm road policy. Li. Jacquest of Illinois signals plan to propose changes.

Consul Potter New York League IL. A. W League of American Wheelmen Jacquest Illinois

League of American Wheelmen Seeks Constitutional Change

A notice indicates motions at the February 1896 general assembly to alter Article 1 and related sections. Proposed changes replace phrases about public roads with building permanent highways and change the term amateur wheel men to cyclist. The constitution may admit riders age 18 with two reputable wheelmen recommendations.

General Assembly League of American Wheelmen Lse Whelmen

C C C Tournament Bowling Standings and Schedules

The C C C tournaments advance with Roslindale and Pequots moving up. Individual leaders include J P Clark with the three string 669 and R Gould and F J Ansheim sharing the single string 215. Current standings list Roslindale C C6 leading, followed by Mt Pleasant C C7 and Pequot C C1.056, with Chelsea C C26 and Garden City Ww close behind. Upcoming bowling matches include Pequots vs Tigers and Roslindale vs Boston College, plus pool and whist results in progress.

Roslindale Pequots Chelsea Alphas R. Gould Garden Citys F J: Ansheim Roslindales Reed T’tlpins Roslindale C. C Mt. Pleasant C. C Pequot C. C Chelsea C. C Charlestown C. C Suffolk B. C Garden City Sentse Shawmut C. C Roxbury Maverick GC. Chivseseeeeee Tiger Roadsters Boston College Orient C. C ABTT Tigers Shawmuts Charlestown Mavericks

Boston Probate Notices of 1895Administrations and Executorships

Suffolk and Middlesex probate notices announce administration of John C O Sullivan and Margaret Connoly estates in Boston and Cambridge. Creditors and next of kin are cited to appear. executors and administrators report final accounts and distributions. notices name Cecilia Sullivan Patrick Campbell and Samuel L Prichard as executors. Dates cited include December 13 1895 and December 24 1895.

Probate notice in Lexington estate matter

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Probate Court cites heirs and next of kin in the estate of Sarah Ann Russell late of Lexington for letters testamentary to James F Russell and Sarah L Russell. Court in Cambridge sets appearance December 24, 1895 at 9 o clock to show cause why letters should not be granted. Public notice to be printed weekly for three weeks in the Boston Transcript and mailed to known interested parties at least seven days before the hearing. Witness Charles J McIntire judge and H Folsom clerk.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Middlesex Margaret Connolly Nlias Conndy Ating Conley Tewksbury Charles H. B. Breck Hhereby Cambridge Boston Post Boston Charles J. McIntire Esquire Hi Folsom Middesex Serengon H. Folsom Patrick B. Kelley Nice Republic of France Catharine D. Kelley Somerville Camb Charles J. ‘McIntire Register

Probate notice of Harriet M. Sweatt will Cambridge court

Middlesex probate court cites heirs and all interested parties in Somerville to show cause why Marquis R. Sweatt should be granted letters testamentary without bond. Public notice to run weekly in the Boston Post for three weeks, last publication at least one day before the December 24, 1895 hearing at nine oclock in the forenoon.

Notice of Probate Hearing for Bridget Riley Estate

Suffolk probate court issues citation to heirs and creditors of Bridget Riley late of Boston for a petition to grant administration to Bridget Er. Hennessey. Hearing set December 19 1895 at 10am in Boston. Public notice required weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post. Witness James W. Kim judge. Elijah George register.

Probate notices in Bowzer and Twigg estates in Boston

Suffolk Probate Court issues citations for Mary Elizabeth Bowzer administratrix and Thomas H Twigg executor. First and second final accounts referenced. Court to convene December 19, 1895 in Boston. Notices require service by delivery, publication in the Boston Post, and mail to interested parties. Witnessed by Judge John W. McKim.

Probate Court Citations for Dennis Twigg and George Thompson

Suffolk Probate Court cites heirs creditors and interested parties for Dennis Twigg estate first account and for George Thompson estate administration to Ida M Dauphinee. Notices require publication weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post and service to known parties at least seven days before court sessions in December 1895.

Notice of Administratrix for Mary Jones Estate

Notifies that the subscriber has been appointed administratrix of the estate of Mary Jones late of Boston Suffolk deceased in estate. All persons having demands against the estate must present them to Mary E Knox Admx 271 Bunke Hill St Charlestown Mass by a stated deadline. Boston December 2 1895.

William T. Sullivan Boston Suffolk Cecilia Sullivan Patric Akvey Campbell Barton County of Ste Ren Patrick Campbell Notics Elizab Richard Assere Samuel L. Prichard Harvard St Charieytown Mary. Jones Mary E. Knox Hill St Charlestown Mass Bernard D Ney Margaret A. Delaney Admx Ton A. O'Brien Rien Battolicata Intestate Decca Arbie H.gu Patterson New Jersey John D. Graham Somerville George M. Baker Court St Bensjamin W. Gumpy George GuvPy Ames Building Mase Dennis O'Connell Mary O'Don Ainge Dorchester

Notice of administratrix for Bernard D Ney estate

Marg are t A Delaney is named administratrix of Bernard D Ney late of Boston Suffolk County estate. Creditors and others holding claims are required to exhibit them to Admx. Dec 3 1895. Insufficient or garbled text limits full details.

Probate Court Cites Heirs in Skiff Estate in 1895 Boston

Suffolk Probate Court requires heirs and all interested persons to appear on December 26, 1895 at ten o’clock in the forenoon to show cause why Ellen Murphy of Wakefield may be issued letters testamentary for Johanna Skiff's estate. Public notice to run weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post. copies to known heirs must be mailed at least a week before the court. Judge John W. McKinn presiding.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk Estedt Jerb P. OK Danforth Maine Hereas Hora A. Bennett Washington Suffo K Boston Five Cents Savings Bank Orersons Boston Boston Post John W. McKim Esquire Elijah George Register John W. Bowzer Mary Elizabeth Bowzer John W. McKim. Esquire Rsons Dennis GG Thomas H. Twigg Dennis Twigg Sally L. P Rkins Flymouth New Beppe John H. M* Ett Rafton New Hampshire Boxton Suffok Commonwealth © OF Massachusetts Johanna Skiff Ellen Murphy Wakefield Middlesex John W. McKnn Leonidas M. Stavers Susan Foster Bogton

Probate Court Citations for George H Mart and Leonidas M Stavers

Suffolk probate notices inform heirs and creditors of two estates. George H Mart of Boston is urged to appear December 26, 1895, as executor Frank H Dodge seeks letters testamentary with no surety. Leonidas M Stavers estate notices require final account approval by administratrix Susan S Foster with fourteen days notice and seven days mailing before court.

Probate notices cite wills and admin requests in Boston area

Commonwealth of Massachusetts notice items list probate actions for Mary Osborne Pierce Seth J Thomas Patrick B Kelley and others. Executors named or proposed, bonds required, citations to appear in Boston Probate Court, publication in Boston Post and Boston Test. Dates December 1895, addresses in Boston Somerville Cambridge and Dorchester.

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