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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1894

Page

2

Mission Dangers in Asiatic Turkey and Armenian Massacres

The American Board reports its Turkish missions, personnel, schools, and Armenian underinstruction totals, while describing massacres in Sassoun and urging a foreigner-led, thorough investigation under Berlin Treaty guarantees. It notes press inquiries, sympathy for suffering, and loyalty to the Turkish government.

American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions America Turkey United States Sassoun Moush Plain Constantinople Erzingan Zeki Pasha Fourth Army Corps Armenia

Volunteer's Harbor Ball Promises Warm Harbor Celebration

In East Boston the seventh annual ball of Volunteer Harbor No 4 AAMSV will be held at Music Hall on Monday evening Jan 7 1895. Salem Cadet Band will provide music and Caterer Pierce will feed the guests. A committee of captains leads the event. A House bill to boost life saving service pay retirement and survivor pensions is urged as just. Ships arriving bring oranges and cotton while the steamer Indian faces a damages dispute after a maritime incident.

Volunteer Harbor No. 4 American Association of Masters and Pilots Music Hall East Boston Salem Cadet Band W. H. Kemp B. A. Sears William Canning J. K. Gray L. J. Read George KE. Nutter W. T. Gainey D. B. Smith F.A. Foote R. S&s. Lavender J. 8. Taylor Cc. Chase S.T. Collins H. K. Doane Army Gate City Savannah Florida Dorchester Baltimore Philadelphia United States Harriet C. Kerlin

American Wringer Co. Advertises Wringers and Sweepers

The American Wringer Co. at 13 and 1b Broadway extension, city manufacturers of wringers, mangles, spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repairs offered for all kinds of wringers and sweepers. Mail orders attended to. Telephone call mont.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Mall Ae Mont

Japan Red Cross methods praised in wartime aid stance

The American Red Cross circular explains Geneva treaty origins and the clear role of the Red Cross in war. It highlights Japan’s adherence through imperial leadership and military cooperation, noting mutual practices and protection of the Red Cross insignia.

Char lestown Arts and Circles Club Ed Manual Preview

Char lestown of the 999th Artillery prepares a small manual with officer summaries, committee lists, and a season almanac. Hawthorne Club and Charles town Cycle Club plan a Roughan alleys meet tonight amid rivalry. The Evening High School term closes with strong attendance. new term starts Jan 2, 1896. A Westminster Abbey illustrated lecture plays to a large First Parish audience. Rev. I P Coddington speaks on Familiar Talks About Business at First Universalist Church.

999Th Artillery Hawthorne Club Charlestown Westminster Abbey Harvard Square I. P. Coddington Davos

Governor-elect Busiel Names Staff for New Administration

Governor-elect Charles A. Busiel selects staff in Laconia led by Adjutant-general Augustus D. Ayling of Concord and inspector-general J. P. Wellman of Keene. Other senior posts include William F. Knight of Laconia as quartermaster-general and John H. Brown of Bristol as commissary-general. The aides at camp are William J. Hoyt Keene Bertram Ellis Manchester Alvin T. Thoits Manchester and Lyford A. Merrow Ossipee. The staff will meet at the State House in Concord Monday afternoon.

Laconia N. H Charles A. Busiel Augustus D. Ayling Concord J. P. Wellman Keene William F. Knight John H. Brown Bristol Frank S. Streeter Samuel P. Carbee Haverhill William J. Hoyt Manchester Bertram Ellis Alvin T. Thoits Lyford A. Merrow Ossipee State House Concords

Duffy's Malt Whiskey Ad Promotes Vitality and Health

For medicinal use and as a tonic it claims to build strength in convalescents and all ages. It asserts to increase appetite and life zest, ward off illness from bad air, and offer reliable vigor against long disease struggles. An illustrated pamphlet is available from the Duffy Malt Whiskey Co. Rochester NY.

Duffy's Duffy Malt Whiskey CO Rochester N. Y

Turmoil in Italy as Parliament Prorogued Amid Protests

Rome reports Premier Crispi denounced Giolitti documents as lies and parliamentary clashes unfold as Giacciardini pushes for debate. The Official Gazette prorogues Parliament amid intense opposition, with Di Rudini and colleagues planning a protest to the King. Five battalions guard Rome as dissolution rumors spread.

Rome Crispi Giolitti Imbriani Giacciardini Marquis di Rudini Giuseppe Zanardelli Admiral Brin Felice Cavallotti Rudini Paris Matin Humbert Italy

Japanese Defeat Chinese Forces Near Fong Huang

Central News reports from Antong that on December 14 4000 Chinese faced 1400 Japanese at Yih Min Shan five miles from Fong Huang. The Japanese attacked and forced the Chinese to Timats with Japanese losses of three officers and seventy men killed or wounded. Chinese losses were 250 killed and wounded and thirty prisoners. Four field guns were captured. Shanghai dispatch notes Chang Yiu Kung named ambassador to Japan to seek peace negotiations.

London Central News Antong Nodzu Fong Huang Tomopasu Yih Min Shan Timatsch Shanghai

Peale Accepts Campella Pulpit In Ingersoll Reply

The Rev W T Peale is installed as pastor of South Congregational Church Campella and delivers his second sermon on The Holy Bible It Mission and Credentials defending Christian belief against Rob Ingersoll's biblical lecture. He cites Christ care for Mary and the command Call no man master as key points.

Brockton W. T. Peale South Congregational Church Campella N. B. Thompson New England Beale Society R. J. Ingersoll Mr. Beale Bob Ingersoll Ingersoll Christ

Election Echoes at People's Church Praise Curtis Victory

The Rev James Boyd Brady speaks on Election Echoes praising Edwin A Curtis election as Boston mayor and decrying Rome and Democrat control, listing echoes including aldermen, school committee, and Herald criticism. He predicts potential future support from the church for Curtis.

James Boyd Brady People’s Church Edwin A. Curtis Boston Rome Herald World United States America Globe Brady Curtis

Irish melodies thrill Somerville and regional audiences

The 900 strong Irish gathering at St. Joseph's School Hall drew attendees from Somerville Cambridge Charlestown Arlington and Boston. The St Augustine’s Cadet Band opened with Mozart’s Gloria and ten selections including Kilarny Molly Bawn and Limerick Races.

Boston University School of Theology M. E Henry Bedinger St. Peter's Salem Emmanuel Church W. L. Rockwell A. F. Nash Somerville Savannah

Lifting of the Fog Calendar Plate for 1895

The New England Mutual Life Insurance calendar for 1895 features a fine steel plate engraving titled Lifting of the Fog depicting New England fisher craft off the Grand Banks. The design, on heavy board, mirrors the American Bank Note Company style and calendars are mailed upon request with 10 cents to cover return costs.

New England Fisher Grand Banks New England Mutual Life Insurance Company American Bank Note Company

Free medical services for all diseases by Dr Dewey

Dr Dewey of 74 Boylston St Boston, a renowned physician offers free medical services until cured. Rev J S Barrows of Brookfield Mass endorses him as skilled and trustworthy. Hours listed: Wednesday 9 to 1, 2 to 6, 8 to 9 pm, Sundays 10 to 4.

Dewey Boylston Jr

West End Church Meetings and Civic Rally Notes

In West End actions, St. Augustine's vestry hosts a Women's Era Club gathering led by Mrs May Harvard. A Charles Street Church rally fund received a $10 donation from the Robert A Bell Post G A R after a visit by Mrs Mary Brown and Mrs Pauline Hopkins. A Dec 21 Young Men's Congressional Club debate features F W Linton on A Pp A ism. Also noted are church clubs aiding debt payoff at Charles Street Church and Brother Murray's club presenting $386.86 to the pastor.

St. Augustine’s Church Women’s Era Club Peace Committee May Harvard Mary Brown Pauline Hopkins Robert A. Bell Post Charles Street Church Post Young Men's Congressional Club F. W. Linton Rust A. M. E Cambridge North Russell Street Saunders Vermont Venia Burdon Richmond Charles Street Brother Murray Mary A. Bearse Cape Cod R. C. O. Benjamin Washington, D. C

Reserve Power Sermon Emphasizes Spiritual Reserve

At a Sunday YM union service Bishop Lawrence preached on Reserve Power. He cited Peter's spiritual reserve gained from Christ and urged use of Godly association to build lasting spiritual capital to resist temptation and avoid spiritual bankruptcy.

Young Men’s Christian Union Lawrence Peter Christ New England Boston

Confession Names New York Police Captains in Bribe Scandal

Police officer Thorne implicated Captains Schmittberger Siebert Eakins Ryan Cross Westervelt Stephenson and Acting Captain OToole with policy dealing. Schmittberger denounced the accusation as perjury and denied links to bribes. Eakins denied ordering extortion. Siebert and Ryan declined comment.

New York Thorne Schmittberger Siebert Eakins Ryan Cross Westervelt Stephenson O’toole

Schooner Richard C. Steele Raised After Sinking

Wreck master Burgess of Boston Towboat Company raised the Gloucester fishing schooner Richard C. Steele from Devil's Back Ledge Broad Sound with wrecking lighters Bull and Aid. The vessel was towed by Curlew to Deer Island where Diver Sullivan will patch her hull before pumping out and towing to the city. Damage described as considerable.

Burgess Boston Towboat Company Richard C. Steele Gloucester Devil’s Back Ledge Broad Sound Bull Steele Curlew Healey Deer Island Sullivan

Tragedy on the Tracks In Great Barrington

Charles Henfield, a Black man, was struck and killed by a train while walking on a railroad track behind W. E. Tefft’s residence in Great Barrington. The incident occurred Saturday evening, leaving his body mangled and the event noted in temperance lessons.

Great Barrington Charles Henfield W. E. Tefft

Frederick Putnam Dies Alone in Orange Home

Frederick Putnam, 73, was found dead today in the rear of his residence in the western part of Orange where he lived alone. Medical Examiner Wright believes he died Tuesday.

Orange Frederick Putnam Wright

Peachblow vase mystery deepens after Walters death

New York reports renewed interest in the missing peachblow vase tied to W. T. Walters. Auction records and a private sale trace back to Miss Mary Morgan and a private New York sale under American Art Association auspices.

New York W. T. Walters Baltimore J. F. Sutton American Art Association Walters Thomas J. Kirby Mr. Walters Brayton Ives Ives West Side Mary J. Morgan Miss Morgan China Art Association Mr. Moir Association Kirby

Sunday Raids Reported By Liquor Squad Across Divisions

Police liquor squad conducted raids across divisions, seizing quantities of lager and whiskey from multiple addresses. Notable arrests include Annie Newman in Division 5 and several raids in Divisions 1 3 4 9 and 10 yielding two to eight gallons of lager and up to four quarts of whiskey.

Mary Collins Medford Street Bernard Block Charter Street Joesph Griffin Sheafe Street Angelo Cibiberto Prince Street Robert Moulton Cypress Street John Duffy North Anderson Street John Green Eliot Street Annie Newman Mary A. Quigley Webber Street John Dolan Northfield Street John Cronan Dillon Street

Drunk Daniel Sullivan Arrested After Saloon Tour

Daniel J. Sullivan of Cambridge, after a Waltham District Court drunkenness hearing, attacked Officer Megan in civilian clothes on his way to the station. Arrested after a struggle, he was jailed and to be arraigned on assault on an officer charge.

Daniel J. Sullivan Waltham District Court Megan Sullivan Mogan Cambridge

Gilman's New Grist Mill Gutted by Fire

Winsted Conn Dec 16 Gilman's new grist mill at New Hartford was gutted by an incendiary fire last night Loss estimated at 4000 dollars

Winsted Conn Gilman New Hartford

Tracks and travel notes from Boston to St Louis and Halifax

Agency and shipping news from The Trackman reports H L Chipman in Boston on Halifax Plant line talks about a summer hotel at Halifax. A G C Harvey visits St Louis while New York and New England rail runs an excursion to Boston for Christmas shopping. Freight on New York lines runs high with 1227 cars in one day. Maine Central issues a Christmas pamphlet. Boston and Maine storage yards begin electric illumination. Union terminal drawbridge lighting improves signal visibility.

H. L. Chipman Halifax Boston Chipman A. G C. Harvey Great Northern New York Central Seaboard American Association of General Baggage Agents St. Louis Maine Central Boston & Maine Union Station Charles River Great Union Terminal Yard

Everett to inaugurate new administration and plan station house

Mayor elect John S. Cate and officials will be sworn in Monday January 7 as the Board of Aldermen and Common Council meet Tuesday. A new Broadway station house may be planned replacing the aging fire engine house. Jenkins and Milligan dispute may not trigger a recount as Jenkins led on the first count by five votes. Mt Washington Social Club gears up for large entertainments. Lexington street sewer work completed by contractor P H Dooley. G A R and Relief Corps bazaar opens in Everett Hall tomorrow. McCune Cycle Co to build a new Broadway factory near Savage Cahill with Crucksbank Murray building contract and cost around 5000 dollars. Building size 128 by 38 feet two stories with an 18 by 30 foot boiler house. Rev I M Mellish to give Enchanted Land of Evangeline lecture at Glendale Chapel Thursday evening.

John S. Cate Broadway Jenkins Milligan Mt. Washington Lexington Street P. H. Dooley G. A. R. and Relief Corps Everett Hall McCune Cycle Company Savage & Cahill Crucksbank & Murray Glendale Chapel I. M. Mellish

Big Carpet Mill Fails Amid Tough Times in Philadelphia

Executions totaling nearly $50 000 were issued yesterday against Job Beatty's Sons yarn makers of Philadelphia. The firm ran 2800 spindles and produced 10 000 pounds of yarn daily. Hard times and low sales profits pushed the business into embarrassment.

Philadelphia Job Beatty

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